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Historical Event on 1/1/1877

Queen Victoria was proclaimed as 'The Empress of India' in Delhi Darbar.

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2/9/1993Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%.
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