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Historical Event on 9/29/1755

Robert Lord Clive founded the British empire in India

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/17/1987V. P. Singh announces resignation from Congress; R. Venkataraman elected President of India.
1/24/1994India sends six proposals to Pakistan to resolve bilateral problems.
3/11/1971Indira Gandhi wins majority in Parliament.
3/11/1863Maharaja Sayaji Rao III, great nationalist and social reformer, was born at Nasik.
8/3/1780British officer captain Bruce conquered Gwalior fort under Major Popham after defeating Sindhiya.
2/12/1928Bardoli Satyagrah (Gujarat) was led by Vallabhbhai Patel against the Bombay government's decision to hike the revenue on cotton by 22 percent while its prices declined Internationally. Ultimately the govenment quashed the hike.
9/25/1936Juliet Prowse, actress (Who Killed Teddy Bear) and dancer, was born in Bombay, India.
9/17/1864Anagrik Dharmapal, religious reformer, was born.
10/20/1991Manohar Phalke, famous union leader and MLA, died.
9/14/1997Fire and explosions devastate terminals and storage tanks at Visakh Refinery of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation. Toll put at 51.