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Historical Event on 7/7/1896
The premier show of the 'Marvel of the Century', first cinema show India, arranged by the Representatives of French Lumiere brothers- Louis and August Lumiere, was held at Watson Hotel in Bombay. The regular shows, however, started from July 14, 1896 at the Novelty Theatre. This show advertisment appeared in the 'Times of India', carrying details of a film show to be held for the first time on Indian soil.
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| 3/19/1962 | Raja Kelkar Museum, which belonged to Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar, was opened for the people. |
| 12/17/1715 | Banda Bahadur Bairagi surrendered at Gurdaspur of Farrukhsiyar to the Mughal army. |
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| 10/6/1779 | Elphinston, historian and administrator of Mumbai province, was born. |
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| 7/2/1941 | Muhammad Baqa Jilani, one Test for India, 0-55, died at the age of 29. |
| 6/27/1894 | Chhaganbapa (Chhaganlal Karamshi Parekh), great social worker, was born. |
| 9/17/1956 | Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC ) established. |
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