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Historical Event on 8/17/1761

William Carey, the first English missionary to India, was born. He taught at the newly founded Fort William College at Calcutta from 1801 till his death and helped found the Serampore Press, which made the Bible accessible to over 300 million people.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/21/1993The 68 km Mangalore-Udupi stretch of the west coast Konkan rail line opened by the PM.
12/10/1985A. M. Prasad was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 30-04-1987.
1/1/1924Krishna Mohan Jha, famous educationist, was born at Pokharia near Katihar (Purnea).
11/1/1937Keral University established.
7/15/1904Mogubai Kurdikar, veteran singer of 'Jaypur Gharana', was born.
2/9/1991India holds the last decennial census of the century.
7/12/1994India expels Pak diplomat; Indian attache tortured in Islamabad.
10/10/1954First 'President Award' was awarded to film 'Shyamchi Aai'.
7/11/1998The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.
2/19/1994Chambal dacoit Phoolan Devi, the Bandit Queen, was freed on parole after 11 years of incarceration.