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Historical Event on 6/23/1894

Edward VIII, king of Great Brit/N-Ireland and emperor of India (1936), was born.

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6/24/1990Defence scientists successfully test fired country's first third generation anti-tank missile 'NAG'.
9/7/1993India and China sign border peace accord.