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Historical Event on 7/7/1896

The premier show of the 'Marvel of the Century', first cinema show India, arranged by the Representatives of French Lumiere brothers- Louis and August Lumiere, was held at Watson Hotel in Bombay. The regular shows, however, started from July 14, 1896 at the Novelty Theatre. This show advertisment appeared in the 'Times of India', carrying details of a film show to be held for the first time on Indian soil.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/27/1937Abdul Karim Khan, famous singer of 'Kirana Gharana', died.
7/8/1996Mathematical Olympiad was held in Mumbai - the first time in India (from 08-17, 1996).
11/24/1988Mizoram became the first Lok Sabha member.
9/13/1996Lok Pal Bill introduced in Lok Sabha.
2/26/1937Manmohan Desai, film producer and director, was born.
6/29/1857Battle at Chinhat (Indies rebel under Barkat Ahmed beat British).
8/15/1994At Churchgate railway station on platform No.1, noted film actor A.K. Hangal signalled the start of theatre in a train by waving a green flag.
8/28/1667Sardar Jay Singh I, the famous king- Mirza Raja, a ruler of the kingdom of Amber (later called Jaipur) also in Aurangzeb's kingdom, passed away at Barhanpur.
6/1/1996H.D. Deve Gowda's 21-member Central cabinet sworn in.
11/7/1991Salauddin and his wife Neena create a world record by travelling in a Nissan car.