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Historical Event on 10/24/1954

Rafi Ahmad Kidwai, Congress leader, died.

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5/19/1992Arjuna award for Tennis star Leander Paes and Hockey champion Jagbir Singh.
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3/3/1943Gandhi breaks his hunger strike after 21 days.