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Historical Event on 10/26/1928
R.S.Das, a law member of the Viceroy's council, died in Calcutta.
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| 2/18/1983 | Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results. |
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