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Historical Event on 9/25/1946
Bishan Singh Giansingh Bedi, cricketer (mighty Indian slow left-armer 1966-79), was born in Amritsar. He received the Arjun Award (1969) and the Padmashree (1970).
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| 10/16/1999 | Indian women claimed bronze in the Asian team chess championship in Shenyang |
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