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Historical Event on 3/17/1985

Dattu Phadkar, cricketer (Indian all-rounder, 31 Tests 1947-58), passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/5/1965Jaya Prakash Narayan was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service.
6/24/1980Varahagiri Venkata Giri, former president of India, died at Madras.
12/11/1999Dr. M. L. Madhu, poet and translator, wins the Pushkin Gold Medal award.
6/18/1858Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi died while fighting with the British troops in the battlefield near Gwalior.
6/18/1943British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.
7/27/1992Amjad Khan, famous film actor, died.
9/24/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was second time crowned by 'Tantrik Paddhati'.
6/7/1997At least 37 persons were feared killed in a fire in ''yagyashala'' at Thanjavur Big Temple.
10/5/1949A. K. Pillai, great social reformer and politician, died.
2/8/1959The Report of the Committee of Parliament constituted under Article 344 (4) of the constitution was submitted to the President.