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Historical Event on 4/30/1863

Naval Force East India Comapny was merged with the British Naval Fleet.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/2/1971Hurricane and ensuing tidal wave takes 6,000 lives.
11/2/1971Khidr Khan Syed, Governor of Lahore, replaced Daulat Khan Lodi on Delhi's throne.
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.
2/14/1922Bhimsen Joshi, great singer and composer, was born.
11/11/1872Abdul Karim Khan, famous singer of ""Kirana Gharana"", was b
9/2/1984Thousands of Sikhs rally at Golden Temple to protest govt. occupation in Amritsar.
11/22/1773Robert Clive, English occupier (India), passed away at the age of 48.
1/1/1986This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Peace Year"".
9/14/1910Dennis Laurence Amo, merchant and industrialist in Maharashtra, was born.
5/6/2000Saurav Ganguly wins the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year award 1999-2000.