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Narayan Shripad Rajhans, popularly known as Bal Gandharva, was a famous Marathi singer and a stage actor. He was known for his roles in female characters in Marathi plays, since women were not allowed to act on stage during his time. Bal Gandharva got his name after a singing performance in Pune. 

Born: 26 June 1888, Maharashtra

Eknath Dhondu 'Ekky' Solkar was an Indian all-round cricketer who played 27 Tests and seven One Day Internationals for his country. He was born in Bombay, and died of heart attack in the same city at the age of 57.. 

Died: 26 June 2005, Mumbai