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Historical Event on 9/12/1931

Triloki Nath Madan, educationist and journalist, was born at Srinagar, Kashmir.

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4/23/1774British Commander Colonel Chapman defeated Rohilla's army and captured Ruhelkhand.
1/5/1952Nawab of Pataudi Sr, cricketer (played polo 3 Tests for England 3 for India), died.
10/24/1851First official telegraph line was opened between Calcutta and Daimond Harbour spanning 33.8 km.
11/11/1979President N. Sanjiva Reddy declares the opening of the first International Trade Fair of India.
11/11/1947Temple of Vithoba in Pandharpur opened for Harijans. Ganpatrao Tapase was the first harijan to enter the temple.
9/5/1846Sir Charles Metkaf, Governor General of East India Company, died.
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