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Historical Event on 12/24/1902

Shashi Mukhi of Classic Theatre, Calcutta, was the first Indian to record on gramophone. This song was on 25 cms. one sided disc and the lyrics were ""Kanha Jeevan Dhan"" from the play Shri Krishna. The song was recorded by Gramophome and Typewriter Company.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/15/1749Shahu Chattrapati, grandson of Shivaji, died.
7/9/1993Passport fees raised from Rs. 60 to Rs.300.
4/3/1994Bhanu Prakash Singh,Goa Governor, resigns.
7/14/1963Swami Shivanand Saraswati, religious leader, passed away.
2/22/1858Gannau resident of Samosa Gali in Delhi, arrested for revolutionary activities, was hanged.
6/14/1985M.C. Sharma was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 10-12-1985.
1/30/1971Indian Airline's Fokker Friendship aircraft in India was hijacked to Lahore.
10/4/1847Pratapsingh Bhosle, Maratha King, died.
2/10/1926Rajmata Krishna Kumari, social worker, was born at Dharangadhra.
8/10/1993Election Commission withdrew controversial order. By-polls to be held before 10.