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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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| 2/1/1968 | United Nation's Conference on Trade and Development opens in New Delhi. |
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| 12/16/1999 | Bill on Cyber law is introduced in the Lok Sabha. |
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| 3/13/1992 | K. S. Niranjan, famous Kannad author, passed away. |
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