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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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7/18/1634	Joannes Camphuys, Governor General of Dutch-Indies (1684-91), was born.
2/3/1994	Akash' missile launched successfully.
2/3/1994	Alauddin Khilji captured Chittorhgarh after defeating Rana Bhim Singh. Before the capture, Padmini, the beautiful queen along with several hundred females, had sacrificed herself in fire (Jouhar Pratha). This whole battle was fought due to Padmini.
1/24/1952	The first International Film Festival of India held in Bombay, this event had a great impact on Indian Cinema.
2/8/1994	Kapil Dev sets world record for Test Cricket wickets with 432.
10/2/1845	First Shipping Company of India started.
4/17/1983	Rohini (RS-D2), placed in orbit, was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload. Launched by the second developmental launch of SLV-3.
9/14/1997	Fire and explosions devastate terminals and storage tanks at Visakh Refinery of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation. Toll put at 51.
7/2/1997	Screening for Hepatitis C made mandatory all over India.

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