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Historical Event on 3/7/2000
A. Madhava Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister, dies in a landmine blast at Ghatkesar village in Ranga Reddy district.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 5/3/1971 | Dhanjay Ramchandra Gadgil, famous economist, passed away. |
| 3/24/2000 | Rupali Repale of India becomes the first woman and the youngest to swim the Robben Island channel-both ways. |
| 11/19/1877 | Jatindranath Benarjee, revolutionary of Indian freedom movement, was born. |
| 3/13/1989 | The first straw fired thermal power plant was laid in Jakhari village of Punjab. |
| 8/7/1982 | Krishnakanta Radhakant Handique, linguist, educationist, Sanskrit scholar, principal of J.B. College and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away. He also authored the learned works 'Naisadhacarita', 'Yasastilaka and Indian Culture' etc. His original treatise written in Sanskrit by Somaveda in the 10th century is an encyclopedic work dealing with Jainism and Indian thoughts and culture. |
| 4/30/1992 | Import duty on gold halved; minor concessions in direct taxes. |
| 7/5/1901 | B. N. Sircar, producer and founder of International Film Craft and New Theaters Ltd., Calcutta was born at Bhagalpur. His films are Boker Bojha, Chorekanta, Chasar Meye (1931). |
| 2/18/1871 | Vithhalbhai Javherbhai Patel, great nation lover and veteran parliament member, was born. |
| 10/28/1999 | Insurance Bill is introduced amid protest in the Lok Sabha. |
| 7/15/1783 | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, great Indian Merchant, Industrialist and philanthrophist, was born in Bombay. He aided famine relief, financed public works like wells, roads, causeways and bridges; founded dispensaries and hospitals; established educational institutions and scholarship funds; etc. He was receipent of a Knighthood and many medals. |
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