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February 24 - Death Anniversary |
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FAUJA SINGH |
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February 24, 2013: He retired from
competitive running after taking part in the Hong Kong marathon on this
day. Now he runs for pleasure, health and charity. |
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GAYATRI CHAKRAVORTY SPIVAK |
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February 24 - Birthday |
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INDIA - FREEDOM STRUGGLE Battle of Karnal |
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February 24 (some say February 13), 1739:
Battle of Karnal - Victory of Nadir Shah and capture of Nohammad Shah -
paved the way for Nadir Shah's march to Delhi. |
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INDIA - POLITICS ALL INDIA FORWAR BLOC (AIFB) |
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February 24, 1971: An emergency central
committee meeting was held on this day, which appointed P.K. Mookiah
Thevar as the new chairman of the party. |
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JAYALALITHAA |
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February 24 - Birth Anniversary |
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JOY MUKHERJEE |
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February 24 - Birth Anniversary |
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JUNAGADH (GUJARAT) |
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February 24, 1948: The referendum approved
accession to India. |
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LALITA PAWAR |
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February 24 - Death Anniversary |
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MIR OSMAN ALI KHAN |
February 24 - Death Anniversary February 24, 1967:
His term as Titular Nizam of Hyderabad came to an end on this day, upon
his demise. |
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ROMESH BHANDARI |
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February 24, 1990: He relinquished his office of the Lt. Governor of
Andaman & Nicobar Islands. |
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RUKMINI DEVI ARUNDALE |
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February 24 - Death Anniversary |
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| SACHIN TENDULKAR |
February 24, 1988: Sachin
Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli completed a record third wicket partnership
of 664 runs in the semi final of Harris shield at Sussanian Cricket club
ground on Azad maidan in Bombay. This is the highest partnership for any
wicket in any form (Tendulakar - 326 and Kambli - 349).
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24, 2002: He scored his 28th test century (176 runs) at
Nagpur, India, against Zimbabwe.
February 24, 2010:
He scored the first ever double century of the One Day International
cricket.
February 24, 2010: He scored his ODI Century #46
(scoring 200* runs) at Gwalior, against South Africa. |
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SHEIKH ABDULLAH |
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February 24, 1939: He was released from
jail on this day after the indulgence by Mahatma Gandhi. |
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TALAT MAHMOOD |
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February 24 - Birth Anniversary |
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T.K. NARENDRAN |
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February 24 - Birth Anniversary |
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WASIM JAFFER |
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February 24, 2000: He made his test debut
on this day; against South Africa. |
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WORLD WAR - I |
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February 24, 1917:
Zimmermann Telegram is passed to the US
by Britain, detailing alleged German proposal of an alliance with Mexico against
the US |
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