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Historical Event on 7/11/1964

M C Chagla, Union Minister of Education, turns the first sod for the foundation of the 4 ft tunnel.

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3/18/1919Rowlatt Act, intended to perpetuate the extraordinary powers enjoyed by the Government under Lord Chelmsford during the war, provokes countrywide protests. This Rowlatt Act was forced instead of 1915 Indian Security Act which reduced freedom of Indian people.
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