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Historical Event on 9/12/1786
Lord Cornwallis was appointed, and became Governor General of India, as well as the Commander-in-Chief Army Officer.
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| 6/3/1890 | Baburao Painter (Baburao Krishnaji Meshri), famous painter, sculptor, film producer and director, was born. |
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