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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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12/11/1991R. G. Sardesai, veteran journalist, died.
8/8/1948Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow, saintly scientist and nobel prize winner, passed away at Pearl River, New York.
9/4/19676.5 earthquake at Koyna Dam in Maharashtra kills 200 people.
5/17/1993Visiting Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres signs an MOU with his Indian counterpart to end nearly 4 decades of inactivity in bilateral relation.
1/17/1992Shankar Ramchandra (Mamrao Date), veteran journalist, passed away.
2/27/1854Lord Dalhousie captured Jhansi under the East India Company.
2/1/1964Unit Trust of India' established.