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Historical Event on 3/17/1987

Sunil Gavaskar ends his Test career with an innings of 96 v Pak.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/13/1713Farrukh Siyar becomes Emperor of India after capturing Red Fort.
4/8/1973India takes control over Sikkim after anti-government riots.
12/11/1991Murali Manohar Joshi, BJP President, sets out on 'the Kanyakumari to Kashmir Ekta Yatra' (unity march).
11/17/1991Sharad Pawar wins in Baramati.
12/26/1978Indira Gandhi released after week in jail for refusing to testify on corruption.
3/2/1957Central Warehouse Corporation established.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
1/21/1922Juda Reuben, cricket Test umpire for 10 tests from 1969-77, was born in Mumbai.
3/22/1996Golden Temple renamed Harmandir Sahib (its original name meaning 'abode of God').
3/2/1990DMK Front to form government in Pondicherry and Congress (I) in Maharashtra.