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Historical Event on 2/23/1997

176 people dead and 500 injured in a major fire at a religious congregation in Baripada, Orissa.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/20/1677Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj won the fort of Jingi.
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3/17/1882Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, father of modern Marathi language, passed away.
7/4/1986Sunil Gavaskar celebrated his 115th Test in cricket at Edgbaston.
2/3/1994Akash' missile launched successfully.
11/25/1995The four-states of Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh proposes trade bloc for western States (Western Regional Cooperation).
2/24/1986Rukmini Devi passed away.
4/27/1907Fearing uprising in Punjab, British arm volunteers.
4/26/1952India says U.N. may disintegrate if powers block consideration of issues in small countries.