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Historical Event on 12/28/1896

In the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung in Calcutta.

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8/2/1935The British pass Govt. of India Act, separating Burma, Aden from India.
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2/2/1965Government sanction was accorded to the Officers Training School for the start of Short Service Regular Commission.
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