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Historical Event on 8/16/1997

Krishan Kant, Andhra Pradesh's Governor, elected as the Vice President of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/1/1974Sucheta Kriplani, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, passed away.
7/20/1986India withdraws from Edinburgh Commonwealth Games.
9/22/1902Sorabjee Harmasji Colah, (right-hand batsman who batted in India's first two Tests), was born in Bombay.
7/31/1997V. Thangapandian (64), Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Minister, died at Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar district.
5/28/1989Kerala diocese of Marathakavalli was the first Christian priest in India.
4/1/1957Postage stamps and sale of postal stationary was introduced as per decimal coinage system and Rupee was established to Hundred Naya Paisa.
11/15/1991Insurance official Dr. S.L. Khosa freed in Kashmir in exchange for a militant.
1/1/1877Queen Victoria was proclaimed as 'The Empress of India' in Delhi Darbar.
11/27/1994D. V. Purohit (Nanasaheb), veteran freedom figher and revolutionary, passed away.
8/15/1972Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.