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Historical Event on 4/24/1973

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, cricketer (prodigy at 16, Indian capt at 23), was born in Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/26/194627 die as violence between Hindus and Muslims continued in Calcutta.
1/8/1908Mary Nadia Wadia (Fearless Nadia), great actress, was born.
3/12/1996Election Commission rejects claim by Indira Congress as the real Congress. The 'hand' symbol will remain with Indian National Congress headed by PVN Rao.
4/6/1998India resumes export of marine products to the European Union; 25 units have been approved by the Export Inspection Council for exporting to EU countries.
9/24/1856Henry, first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore and Governor General of India, passed away.
9/24/1856Francisco de Almeida, Viceroy of Protuguese India, passed away in a battle.
5/19/1992Arjuna award for Tennis star Leander Paes and Hockey champion Jagbir Singh.
5/20/1992Third developmental launch of ASLV. Stretched Rohini Satellite Series (SROSS-C). Launched by third developmental flight of ASLV-D3. This carried Gamma Ray astronomy and aeronomy payload.
10/3/1988Lebanese kidnappers release Mithileshwar Singh after 30 months of being held captive.
12/11/1998Kavi Pradeep (84), poet who received 1998 Dadasaheb Phalke award, dies in Mumbai. He was a patriotic song writer and wrote several immortal Hindi film songs.