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Historical Event on 12/24/1762

Gopalrao defeated in the battle of Jamkhindi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/19/1997A Delhi court rules that interviewing of the child and parents by school authorities, for admission to primary classes, is illegal and improper.
1/31/1997Merger of SCICI and ICICI confirmed with effect from 1/4/1996.
1/6/1980In the general election (7th) of India, Indira Gandhi led Indian National Congress Party gains two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha legislative elections.
1/1/1914Dhirendra Nath Mukherji, social worker, was born at Bankura, West Bengal.
12/31/1929At the Lahore session, under the Presidentship of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress adopted a resolution of 'Poorna Swaraj' (Complete Independence), the slogan given by Gandhiji. The tricolour flag of freedom was unfurled and 26th January 1930 was decided to be celebrated as Independence day every year. This session led to Civil Disobedience Movement, Dandi March to break the Salt Law, etc.
11/30/1998Ghasiram Yadav (74), member of Parliament representing Alawar in Rajasthan and former MLA and Minister in the State, died in Jaipur.
8/29/1984Indian Airlines Boeing 737 with 68 passengers and a crew of 6 hijacked in Lahore.
4/6/1773James Mill of Scotland, great philosopher and historian (British India), was born.
12/3/1884Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India, was born in Jeradei village of Bihar.
3/26/1942Indira Gandhi, third Prime Minister of India, was married to Feroze Gandhi.