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Historical Event on 11/17/1999

India beats New Zealand by seven wickets to win the one-day cricket series in New Delhi. Saurav Ganguly adjudged the 'man of the match' and 'man of the series'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/15/1974Rasulatbai, veteran classical music expert, died.
7/16/1993Russia cancels cryogenic rocket deal with India.
8/28/1997Jain Commission, chaired by Justice M.C. Jain, submits interim report on Rajiv Gandhi assassination.
12/28/1907Vitthal Narayan Kothiwale, great author, was born at Garoth (Malva).
3/16/1945Ganesh Damodar Savarkar, who was a revolutionary and brother of Swatantriya Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, passed away.
7/8/1999The bodies of 12 soldiers, who martyred in Kargil battle, were brought to New Delhi. So far 321 soldiers were killed and 476 wounded in operation Vijay.
12/21/1921Praphulchandra Natwarlal Bhagwati, justice of Supreme Court, was born.
7/4/1989Capt. W. A. Sangma appointed Governor of Mizoram and A. A. Rahim Governor of Meghalaya.
3/30/1923New financial measures come into force, including restoration of Salt Tax.
5/25/1933All young Hindus aged between 12 and 25 years were forced to carry identity cards to prevent spread of terrorism.