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Historical Event on 7/9/1873

Henry Albert John Gidney, greatest leader and politician, was born in Igatpuri, Maharashtra.

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10/23/1985Rajiv Gandhi went to New York for the 40th anniversary of the UN.
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11/13/1992Dr. Pundalik Dattatrya Gaitonde, Goa freedom fighter, passed away.
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