17 August 1947 August 16, 2014 Author: Staff The Radcliffe Line, the border between India and Pakistan is revealed. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book." Ronald Reagan — Click here for more from Ronald Reagan Related posts: 17 October 1979 17 August 1962 17 August 1962 29 November 1947 9 January 1947 12 March 1947 18 November 1947 25 November 1947 9 January 1947 25 November 1947 Categories: History Tags: 17 August, 1947