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Historical Event on 11/11/1924

Rusi Sheriyar Modi, cricketer (Indian batsman in post-War years), was born in Surat, Gujarat.

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2/15/1936Nabin Chandra Bardoloi, freedom fighter, passed away. He was known for his patriotism and zeal for constructive work and was a forceful and emotional orator and debater and an eminent writer in Assamese litrature. He was also a musician and composed good number of patriotic poems and songs.
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