|
|
Historical Event on 11/17/1835
James Todd, researcher and writer of Rajput history, passed away.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 9/10/1872 | Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji ""Ranji"", Maharaj Jamsaheb of Nawanagar and noted cricketer, was born in village Sarodar near Jamnagar, Kathiawad. He was referred as ""The prince of a little state, but the king of a great game"". He also played for Sussex. |
| 11/29/1869 | Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar (Thakkar Bappa), social reformer of Gujrat and right hand of Gandhiji in socially segregated Harijans, was born at Bhavnagar, Saurashtra. |
| 2/25/1999 | The curtains came down on the fifth National Games. Manipur won the overall championship while swimmers Nisha Millet of Karnataka and Sebastian Xavier of Kerala were adjudged the best sportswoman and sportsman respectively. |
| 3/6/1990 | India wins Indira Gandhi Gold Cup hockey tournament. |
| 6/2/1988 | Raj Kapoor, famous film actor, director and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, passed away. |
| 4/25/1982 | India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan. |
| 7/21/1999 | Bansi Lal, Haryana Chief Minister, quits before seeking a trust vote; and rebels form a separate party. |
| 3/31/1930 | Shyamji Krishna Varma, freedom fighter, nationalist and patriot, passed away in Geneva. |
| 7/8/1888 | Fenardish Jyoki Antoniu, Konkani author and journalist, was born. |
| 2/7/1990 | Krishan Kant became the Governor of Andhra Pradesh till 21/08/1997. |
|
![]()
|
|
|
