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Historical Event on 1/1/1862

Indian Penal Code and code of Criminal Procedure passed on October 6, 1860 came into force.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/28/1973India and Pakistan signed P.O.W Accord paving way for release of 90,000 Pakistanis.
9/17/1876Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was born in Debanandpur village.
1/18/1998India overtake a Pakistan total of 314 to win one-day final in Dhaka.
10/30/1994India seeks Chinese support for Security Council membership.
7/2/1970Pandit Kunjilal Dubey, freedom fighter, educationalist and politician, passed away.
5/16/1960International Telex Service between India and U.K. started.
6/6/1903A full length theatre plays like 'Bankimchandrer Sitararn', 'Alibaba' , 'Bhramar', 'Hariraj' , 'Sarla' and 'Buddhadeb' were released at Classic Theatre. These plays were picturised by Hiralal Sen with support of great dramatist Amar Nath Dutt. The main roles were performed by Amar Dutt, N.C. Basu and Kusum Kumari and rest of the characters belonged to the Classic Theatre of Calcutta. They received a great applause from the audience.
7/18/1993Dr. Banoo Coyaji, 75, gets Magsaysay Award for Public Service.
7/7/1896The premier show of the 'Marvel of the Century', first cinema show India, arranged by the Representatives of French Lumiere brothers- Louis and August Lumiere, was held at Watson Hotel in Bombay. The regular shows, however, started from July 14, 1896 at the Novelty Theatre. This show advertisment appeared in the 'Times of India', carrying details of a film show to be held for the first time on Indian soil.
2/12/2000Ashok Shandilya wins the men's title in the National Billiards championship in Bangalore.