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Historical Event on 2/9/1898
The Rower of Persia', a short film produced at Calcutta was released on February 9 at Star Theatre, Calcutta.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/23/1961 | Supreme Court rules cities & states have right to censor films. |
| 12/4/1829 | Britain abolished ""sati"" in India (widow burning herself to death on her husband's funeral pyre) |
| 5/13/1962 | Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) |
| 3/29/1970 | Union Government revises the percentage of reservation in service for SC\STs from 12.5\% to 15\%. Orders to be effective from 25 March. |
| 5/15/1873 | The proposal to dissolve East India Company was passed in England. |
| 8/21/1972 | A law was passed for protecting wild animals, including lions and tigers, from extinction. |
| 6/17/1996 | Balasahab Devras, Sarsangha Chalak of Rashtriya Sawyamsewak Sangh, died. |
| 9/25/1922 | Shri Nath Pai, freedom fighter, Barrister and Member of Parliament, was born in Konkan region of Maharashtra. |
| 4/5/1949 | Indian Boy Scout and Girl Guide were established and renamed as Bharat Scouts and Guides. |
| 6/30/1984 | W. R. Dhavle, editor, died. |
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