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Historical Event on 8/25/1997

10,000 people residing in low lying areas in Gujarat shifted to safer places following incessant rains for two days. Death toll mounts to 265.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/5/1962Dr. Radhakrishnan's birthday declared as Teachers Day.
10/14/1996Sukh Ram granted bail.
10/28/1998The 1997 B.C. Roy National Award was presented to 18 medical experts.
10/19/1875The first section from Hathras Road to Mathura Cantonment was opened to traffic.
11/29/1798Neplus Naresh Fardinad Chaturth announced that they will fight against France.
5/17/19764 Indians successfully skied down from the slope of Trishul peak.
5/16/1998India rejects China's charges on N-tests.
7/1/1862Calcutta High Court was established for West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This Court has a Circuit Bench at Port Blair.
6/19/1990NDC approves approach paper to the Eighth Plan.
2/2/1996Gold price zooms to all-time record high of Rs. 5600 per 10 grams.