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Historical Event on 7/26/1927
Gulabrai Sipahahimalani Ramchand, cricketer (valuable all-rounder in 33 Tests for India), was born in Karachi.
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| 3/18/1972 | First Indian Book Fair was organised by National Book Trust in New Delhi. |
| 9/24/1997 | I. K. Gujral, Prime Minister, addresses UN General Assembly, stakes India's claim to UN Security Council seat. |
| 10/10/1756 | Clive sailed from Madras, to capture Calcutta, with a large naval fleet consisting of 900 European and 1500 Indian soldiers along with 5 battle ships, and 5 other vessels. |
| 10/26/1969 | Neil Armstrong, the first men to land on Moon by 'Apollo II ', and Edwin Aldrin came to Bombay. |
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