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On 3 April, a host of significant events and notable births have marked Indian history, offering a rich tapestry of the nation's past. From the sad demise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the revered founder of the Maratha Empire, in 1680 due to a high fever, to the birth of influential personalities across various fields, this date holds a special place in the annals of time. Shivaji Maharaj's legacy as a brave and kind ruler who deeply cared for the impoverished and established a remarkable governance system in his territory is widely celebrated.
Here is the list of major events on April 3 over the years
| Year | Events on April 3 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 3 April, 1680 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, passed away due to a high fever. |
2 | 3 April, 1914 | Birth of Sam Manekshaw, Chief of Army Staff during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. |
3 | 3 April, 1955 | Birth of Hariharan, a renowned Indian playback and ghazal singer. |
4 | 3 April, 1962 | Birth of Jaya Prada, a well-known Indian film actress and politician. |
5 | 3 April, 1973 | Birth of Nilesh Kulkarni, former Indian cricketer. |
6 | 3 April, 1973 | Birth of Prabhu Deva, famous dance choreographer, film director, producer, and actor. |
7 | 3 April, 1987 | Birth of Vikrant Massey, Indian film and television actor. |
8 | 3 April, 1988 | Birth of Dushyant Chautala, politician and Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana. |
9 | 3 April, 1992 | Death of S. S. Ramasamy Padayatchiyar, Tamil Nadu politician. |
10 | 3 April, 2012 | Death of Govind Narayan, member of the Imperial Civil Service. |
11 | 3 April, 2017 | Death of Kishori Amonkar, an eminent Indian classical singer. |
12 | 3 April, 2025 | Celebrations of National Chocolate Mousse Day, National Film Score Day, National Find a Rainbow Day, and National Tweed Day. |
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Story first published: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:56 [IST]
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