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Historical Event on 2/15/1992

Kesri Publications started the first Indian newspaper in `Brail' lipi (language).

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/3/1927Riots between Sikhs and Muslims in Lahore claims 14 lives and leaves 100 injured.
12/9/1947India's agreement with Pakistan on outstanding issues like assets, liabilities, division of sterling balance and military stores, etc. signed.
7/7/1896The 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.
5/13/1949Maharashtra Granthalay Sangh was established.
10/17/1999Chiranjeev Milkha Singh won the Lexus International Golf tournament in Bangkok.
1/18/1906Nirupam Chandra Ganguli, criminal lawyer and sportsman, was born at Bhagalpur.
5/22/1927Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mo. Usman, leader in Maharashtra, was born.
11/30/1988Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed.
3/1/1978Justice Y. Y. Chandrachud is sworn in as the Chief Justice of India.
4/25/1993Indian Airlines plane hijacker shot dead by commandoes. All 141 persons rescued.