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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
1/17/1923Rangey Raghav, famous hindi writer, was born.
4/25/2000The Supreme Court clears the decks for continuing the trial against AIADMK leader Jayalalitha in the controversial ''TANSI land deal case'' by ''erasing'' the Madras High Court judgment discharging her from the case.
5/25/1995Parliament gives assent to Budget and passes Finance Appropriation Bill.
12/5/1943The Japanese planes attack Calcutta port.
11/5/1994Russi Modi appointed Chairman of Air India and Indian Airlines.
8/17/199220 members of the Janata Dal led by Ajit Singh break away from the parent body seeking separate seats in the Lok Sabha.
6/26/1955Poland and India affirm Panchsheel.
3/7/1996Union Cabinet clears decks for extending benefits of reservation to Dalit Christians.
2/5/1981Kuda Bux, great Indian mystic (I'd Like to See), passed away at 75.
1/29/1939Radical Subhas Chandra Rose beats Gandhi's candidature to become Indian President.