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Historical Event on 12/24/1902

Shashi Mukhi of Classic Theatre, Calcutta, was the first Indian to record on gramophone. This song was on 25 cms. one sided disc and the lyrics were ""Kanha Jeevan Dhan"" from the play Shri Krishna. The song was recorded by Gramophome and Typewriter Company.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/23/1975Omeo Kumar Das, one of the great patriots of Assam, passed away at the age of 81. He selflessly worked for the tea plantation workers and made efforts to get them better living standards. He translated Gandhiji's autobiography ""My Experiments with Truth"" in Assamese language.
7/21/1988Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1C) launched. This is operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It served for only one and a half years. It was launched by European Ariane launch vehicle Ariane-3.
8/1/1957National Book Trust inaugurated.
1/29/1997Fire engulfs most of the three top floors of the Express Towers, skyrise building owned by Indian Express group in Mumbai.
9/8/1960Feroz Gandhi, a prominent member of the Lok Sabha,died in New Delhi.
12/7/1825First Steam Engine Ship ""Enterprise"" reached Calcutta.
7/24/1783Simon Bolivar, great dynamic leader and social reformer, was born at Carcas.
10/17/1990S. Bangarappa sworn in as CM of Karnataka following revocation of President's rule.
8/20/1915Devraj Ars, former chief minister of Karnataka, was born.
12/4/1998Christians across the country observe a protest day against the recent attacks on the community and its institutions.