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Historical Event on 2/7/1985

Uday Merchant, cricketer (brother of Vijay, prolific scorer), passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/6/1956Dilip Balwant Vengsarkar, cricketer (prolific Indian batsman 1976-92),was born in Rajapur, Maharashtra. He has received Arjun Award (1981) and Padmashree (1987).
5/17/1997Two workers belonging to Mamsapuram near Srivilliputtur ''burnt alive'' at neighbouring Edayankulam by its residents who took them hostage.
12/10/1918Rowlatt Act introduced by Lord Chelmsford.
7/7/1999The Indian Army recaptures Jubar height in the Batalik sector.
7/6/1992R. Janakiraman Committee estimates involvement of Rs. 3543 crore in the security scam.
1/15/1988Narendra Hirwani makes a world record by capturing 16 West Indies wickets on Test debut at Chidambaram Stadium in Madras.
9/23/1999India rejects Pakistan's proposal for an international conference on arms control.
10/10/1998Uzma Khan and Nitin Kirtane bag the women's and men's crowns in the national tennis championships in Delhi.
11/3/1605Salim renamed himself as Jahangir and became the king of Agra.
6/1/1916Lokmanya Tilak roared ''Freedom is by birthright'' at Ahmednagar.