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Historical Event on 10/15/1899

Menka (Lady Lila Sokhi), famous Indian dancer, was born.

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2/19/1902Pandit Lallu Ram appointed as Hindi Professor at Fort William College, Calcutta.
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1/1/1918Sir Edwin Lutyens was knighted in recognition of his quality of work at Delhi and his gratuitious services to the War Graves Commission.