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Historical Event on 3/18/1919
Rowlatt 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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| 12/26/1831 | Hennry Louis Vivian Derozio passed away. |
| 1/24/1958 | First international Film Festival started in Mumbai. |
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