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Historical Event on 4/23/2000

Mumbai regains Ranji Trophy.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/11/1993Andhra Naxalites release four out of six hostages.
10/4/1997Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.
12/27/1975372 miners die in a huge blast in Bihar state.
3/16/1995World's best 7th wkt stand of 461 runs by Bhupinder Singh Jr. & P. Dharmani.
3/12/1996Election Commission rejects claim by Indira Congress as the real Congress. The 'hand' symbol will remain with Indian National Congress headed by PVN Rao.
2/26/1937Manmohan Desai, film producer and director, was born.
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.
5/1/1997Anand wins all three categories in Amber chess tournament in Monte Carlo.
3/19/1999Salgaocar emerged National Football League champions in Calcutta with a match to spare.
2/13/1968Atal Bihari Vajpayee elected President of the All India Jan Sangha.