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Historical Event on 6/15/1986

K. K. Tarapore, cricketer (Test for India 1948), was killed in a motor-scooter accident.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/20/1916Sreemati Nathibai Damodher Thackersey (SNDT) Indian Women' s University, first women's and the fifth Indian University, was established in Pune by D.K. Karve.
5/18/1933Gandhiji commences at noon 21 days' fast for self-purification; released unconditionally at 9 p.m.
9/7/1947Gandhiji leaves Calcutta for Delhi; commences daily visits to riot-affected areas.
2/11/1993Naik sacks six ministers in Maharashtra.
12/25/1974Indian Aeroplane Jumbo 747 was hijacked and taken over to Rome.
2/11/1996Wills World Cup Cricket inaugurated at Calcutta.
4/29/1979Raja Mahendra Pratap, great revolutionary freedom fighter, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 93.
6/2/1975Devendra Mohan Bose, famous Scientist of Physics, passed away.
8/8/1990Violent protests rock Bihar against Mandal Commission Report implementation.
9/26/1919Rotary Club's first Indian meeting was held.