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Historical Event on 9/13/1901

Jamshedji Bomanji H. Wadia, director and producer, was born. His first film was 'Toofan Mail' (1932).

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8/7/1991India successfully launches Prithvi-III, surface-to-air missile from Sriharikota.
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10/21/1989Sukhdev Singh alias Sukha and Harminder Singh alias Jinda sentenced to death for the murder of former Army Chief Gen. A. K. Vaidya.
11/21/1985Ramnath Kenny, cricketer (5 Tests for India 1958-60), passed away.
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5/17/1897Dhirendra Varma, famous linguist, was born.
8/20/1979Indian premier Charan Singh resigns.
8/10/1993Narayan Keshav Upasni, famous educationist, passed away.
9/9/1997Pravin Thipsay becomes India's third chess Grand Master.