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Historical Event on 4/18/1914

Cottari Subbanna Nayudu, cricketer (brother of C K, 11 Tests as leggie), was born in Nagpur.

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4/21/1720Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath passed away and was succeeded by his son Peshwa Baji Rao I. He was a great soldier and General.
2/21/1952The XV Indian Olympic Games in Madras.
7/5/1998An Amusement and Picnic Resorts Pvt. Ltd. with five dolphins and sea lions was inaugurated at Mahabalipuram.
7/25/1982Gyani Zail Singh became 7th President of India. He held the office till July 25, 1987.
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