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Historical Event on 2/3/1997
Major fire reduces Calcutta Book Fair to ashes.

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1/8/1992	D. P. Sahastrabuddhe 'Anand', editor of monthly magzine, passed away.
8/16/1933	Mahatma Gandhi goes on fast for being denied to continue the anti-untouchability propaganda.
6/23/1810	Duncan Dock of Bombay was completed.
9/9/1991	Gold ornaments pledged by the Goans to the Portugese bank returned to owners.
1/14/1946	Two jetties collapse in Ganges; 160 Hindu pilgrims are crushed.
10/30/1924	Word Saving Day.
7/5/1993	Air Marshal Swarup Krishna Kaul appointed Chief of Air Staff.
2/16/1944	Dadasaheb Phalke passed away in Nasik at the age of 74. He is remembered as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He produced India's first feature Film, 'Raja Harishchandra'. He was Director, Producer, Writer, Editor & Laboratorian. Dada Saheb Phalke Award issued by Government of India is given in his memory.
10/23/1898	Khandubhai K. Desai, politician and social reformer, was born at Bulsar in Gujarat.
7/25/1977	B. D. Jathi retired from the post of second acting President.

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Historical Event on 2/3/1997 Major fire reduces Calcutta Book Fair to ashes.

Historical Event on 2/3/1997
Major fire reduces Calcutta Book Fair to ashes.