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Historical Event on 4/27/1854

First telegram was sent between Mumbai and Pune.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/4/1999Rest of India won the Zal Irani Trophy in Bangalore.
5/13/1791Lord Cornwallis retreated back to Madras after the battle of Arikera.
8/12/1928The Olympic Games hosted by Amsterdam fully realized Pierre de Coubertin's vision: 'the nations of the world in friendly competition'. After a succession of Olympics dominated by North America and Western Europe, Amsterdam welcomed more than 3,000 competitors.
11/6/1946Gandhiji leaves for Noakhali; issues statement on ""Partial Fast"". Noakhali tour beg
7/2/1999In Jammu and Kashmir, nine people are killed by unidentified militants.
12/13/1947Nicholas Raerich, great philosopher, master-artist, prolific writer, scientist, educator, designer, poet, humanitarian, explorer, leader and social worker, died at Naggar, Kulu.
2/4/1938Birju Maharaj, famous Kathak Dancer ""Guru"", was born.
10/5/1676East India company got authority from the King of England to mint Indian currencies 'Rupee and Paise' coins in Bombay.
12/10/1918Rowlatt Act introduced by Lord Chelmsford.
1/1/1900Doordrahsan was started. Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, which is owned by the Broadcasting Ministry of India and is one of two divisions of Prasar Bharati.