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Historical Event on 10/30/1933

Dara Nadirsha Dotiwala, cricket Test umpire for 6 tests from 1981-88, was born in Mumbai.

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5/31/1756Jose Cusodio Faria was born in Candolim of Goa. He was a revolutionary scientist and also known as Abbe Faria.
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8/10/1993Election Commission withdrew controversial order. By-polls to be held before 10.
3/25/193150 killed in riots in India; Gandhi assaulted.
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