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Historical Event on 6/29/1857

Battle at Chinhat (Indies rebel under Barkat Ahmed beat British).

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/25/1968Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 16/12/1970.
5/15/1992BSE closed.
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5/24/1999Noted wrestling coach Dronacharya awardee Guru Hanuman passed away in a road accident near Meerut.
2/15/1924Mahinder Singh, social worker, was born at Amritsar.
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1/8/1872Hemchandra Goswami, ancient Asamia literature expert, historian, editor and poet, was born.
7/7/1896The 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.
12/15/1908Swami Ranga Natahananda, was born at Trikkur, Kerala.