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Historical Event on 1/15/1656
Chhatrapati Shivaji conquered Javali state.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
9/30/1963 | The USSR openly louded Indian view on Kashmir issue. This was against Pakistan's motives. |
10/31/1975 | Sachin Dev Burman, famous music director, died. |
5/19/1993 | S. W. Sohoni, 4 Tests for India, 83 runs @ 16.6, 2 wkts @ 101, passed away. |
6/21/1999 | Leander Paes was seeded number one in double's ranking. This was his highest double ranking. |
10/29/1964 | Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time. |
7/15/1920 | Earthquake in Delhi. |
10/22/1997 | Indian veterans take winning 3-0 lead against Pakistan in the five-match cricket series. |
4/25/1906 | Dara Nusserwanji Marshall, librarian and educationist, was born. |
11/14/1995 | National Human Rights Commission's conference on 'Human Rights in Prisons' begins in New Delhi. |
11/2/2000 | John Wright is appointed India coach by the BCCI. |
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