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Historical Event on 5/17/1949

India decided with only one dissent vote to remain within the Commonwealth of Nations.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/12/1959Krishnammachari Srikkanth, cricketer (big-hitting Indian opener 1981-92), was born in Madras.
1/3/1947Gandhiji toured the riot-affected areas in Bihar from January 3 to January 29.
6/18/1993Advani takes over as party President.
3/13/1989The first straw fired thermal power plant was laid in Jakhari village of Punjab.
3/1/1962Gaya University renamed as Magadh University.
1/9/1995Manipur Assembly removes Dr.H. Borobabu (Speaker) and suspends his membership until state election.
12/10/1857Veer Narayan Singh organised a small group and had an encounter with British army. He was charged treason and sentenced to death. He was executed publicly.
7/13/1930Swarup Kishan Reu, cricket test umpire for 17 tests from 1978-85, was born in Delhi and was honoured by Padmashree in 1986. He joins the record of umpiring most Tests for India.
3/29/1914Sudhir Gupta, famous Hindi poet and educationist, was born in Kalasgram, Bangladesh.
10/5/1676East India company got authority from the King of England to mint Indian currencies 'Rupee and Paise' coins in Bombay.