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Historical Event on 6/13/1879

Ganesh Damodar (Babarao) Savarkar, revolutionary, was born.

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5/9/1908Arkalgudun Krishnarao, Kannad writer, was born.
7/10/1994Ramrao Raghoba Rane, Paramveer Chakra awardee, died.
2/4/1924Kocheril Raman Narayan, ninth Vice President of India and now president of India, was born.
4/2/1926The worst Hindu-Muslim riots break out in Calcutta.
9/22/1996Passport seekers are given an option of 10 years (Rs. 300) or 20 years (Rs. 600) period.
12/12/1964HJT-16, the first Indian jet trainer, made its inaugural flight.
8/6/1920'Shakuntala' made by Oriental Film Mfg. Co. was released.
9/12/1966Mihir Sen, famous Indian swimmer, crossed Darda Nailes Channel.
7/25/1995India reaps a record harvest of food grain of 189.77 million tonnes ('94, 95).
4/15/1948Purushottamdas Tandon was honoured with the title of 'Rajashri' at a huge rally by Devaraha Baba. He was awarded the Prestigious 'Bharat Ratna' award.