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Historical Event on 10/17/1979

Mother Teresa, social worker, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/1929Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence.
6/18/1993Sunil Mittal, businessman, denies getting any money from Harshad Mehta.
3/10/1897Savitri Bai Phule passed away. She played a prominent role in assisting her husband Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in education field. She taught in schools for girls and for downtroddens and untouchables.
10/2/1954Chandernagar, former under French possession, was made a part of West Bengal.
1/24/1994Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong arrives in New Delhi on a state visit.
5/26/1993The Centre decides to implement the Mandal Commission recommendation to provide 27\% reservation for the socially and educationally backward classes in the Central Services from 15th June.
6/11/1998Chetak helicopter of IAF rescued a Border Security Force Jawan stuck waist deep in quicksand.
2/10/1946Gandhiji revives 'Harijan' and allied group of weekly journals.
5/2/1982Mohun Bagan retains Federation Cup (football) beating Mafatlal at Calicut.
1/30/1988Sheshrao Wankhede, barrister, passed away.