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Historical Event on 6/23/1997

Acharya Tulsi, the founder of Terapanthi sector in Jainism, died. (20-10-98).

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/4/1997Maharashtra govt. decides against banning Arun Shourie's book ''Worshipping False Gods'' on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
3/31/1993Major changes in exim policy announced.
7/23/1996R. Bhattacharji was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He is heading this office till date.
5/10/1957Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected President of India for a second term.
10/28/1997Gold import placed under Open General Licence.
9/30/1943Ramanand Chattopadhyay, famous author and journalist, died.
5/17/1996Rusi Modi, cricketer (736 runs 10 post-war Tests for India), passed away.
4/20/1930The Viceroy imposes an ordinance for the suppression of terrorism, following a series of attacks.
2/4/1990Ernakulam was declared the first totally literate district in India.
8/15/1992Karnataka seeks army help to nab sandal wood smuggler Veerappan.