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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
2/21/1979Yousuf Hussain, litterateur and brother of President Zakir Hussain Khan, passed away.
5/22/1991Sonia unanimously elected Congress President by the Working Committee. She, however, declined the offer.
10/1/1990Supreme Court stays implementation of Mandal Commission recommendations.
6/20/1997Second round of Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan starts in Islamabad.
1/17/1987Tata Football Academy was opened in Tatanagar.
4/26/1995SAARC decides to launch South Asia Preferential Trade Area (SAPTA).
5/23/1805Lord Wellesley, Governer General of India, issued a permanent provision for the Delhi Mughal Emperor.
12/17/1929Bhagat Singh and Rajguru killed Sanders, Asst. Suprintendent of Police.
8/18/1957Tilak Raj was appointed the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed his office for four years till 6th September, 1961.
5/19/1993Government decides to merge Vayudut with Indian Airlines.