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Historical Event on 4/17/1675
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attacked the Fonda fort and won Karwar.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 5/23/1998 | L. K. Advani, Home Minister, is to look after J&K affairs. |
| 3/20/1602 | United East India Company of the Netherlands i.e. Dutch East India Company was chartered by States-General of Holland. During its 96-year history, it became one of the world's most powerful companies. |
| 7/9/1755 | E Braddock, British General, was mortally wounded during French & Indian War. |
| 12/20/1942 | Gangu Bai, freedom fighter from Kolhapur, died at Hinlang Jail because of police beating. |
| 5/2/1769 | Sir John Malcom, former Governor of Mumbai and historian, was born. |
| 6/18/1979 | Sri Lanka beat India by 47 runs in Cricket World Cup upset. |
| 10/10/1973 | Vikash Dhorsoo, Soccer(Football) player, was born in Harfleur, Le Havre, France |
| 8/2/1781 | Sakharambapu Bokeel, great politician in Maratha kingdom, died. |
| 3/23/1992 | G. S. Dhillon, former speaker of Lok Sabha, passed away. |
| 9/5/1995 | 30 member Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council sworn-in that was conceded by the Government of India in 1993. |
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