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Historical Event on 4/13/1890

Ramchandra Gopal Torne (Dadasaheb), film director, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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4/14/1990Veena Vidwan S. Balachander passed away.
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9/6/1657Shahjahan fell ill. His four sons Dara Shikoh, Suja, Aurangzeb and Murad advanced towards Delhi to capture the throne.