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Historical Event on 4/27/1857

Jamshedji Framji Madan ( J. F. Madan ), founder of India's first Cinema Hall - 'Elphinstone Palace' at Calcutta, Madan & Co. and Parsi Theatrical Company, was born.

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10/19/1970First Indian-made MIG-21 handed over to the Air Force. Privy purses and privileges of former Indian rulers abolished.
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6/14/1985M.C. Sharma was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 10-12-1985.
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4/4/1786In British Parliament, Berk alleged 11 corruption charges against Indian Governor General Warren Hastings.
12/7/1989Hemananda Biswal sworn in as Orissa Chief Minister.