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Historical Event on 8/19/1947

Vinayak Damodar Karnataki (Master Vinayak), famous Marathi actor, director and producer, died.

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2/25/1840Vinayak Konddev Oak, Marathi litteratewur, was born.
5/25/1877Sir John Lawrence--passenger steamer of McLean & Co. of Calcutta--sank near the coastline of Orrisa in a storm. This ship carried 732 passengers.
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