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Historical Event on 6/17/1862

Lord Charles Jhon Canning, Governor General and Viceroy of India (1856-1862), died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/12/1742Nana Phadnavis, one of the important members of Peshwa kingdom and the Maratha master-diplomat, was born.
1/1/1903Sen also produced the first publicity films of India--""Jaba Kusum Hair Oil'' and ''Edward's Anti-malaria Specific''. He also filmed the celebrations of the Coronation of King Edward VII at Calcutta.
8/11/1961Dadra and Nagar Haweli declared as Union Territory States.
12/10/1998Prof. Amartya Sen receives the 1998 Nobel Prize for Economics.
11/18/1988Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives in Delhi on a three-day visit.
6/4/1958The three-men Indian Mountaineering group successfully climbed the high Peak in the Garhwal Hills Range.
12/6/1929British Viceroy meets with Indian leaders to discuss dominion status for India.
4/14/1916Commandur Rajagopalachari Rangachari, cricketer (India 1947-48), was born at Mamandur, Tamil Nadu.
5/15/1958Gift Tax Act was introduced.
5/15/1958Saint Eknath, bhagwatbhakt, passed away.