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Historical Event on 12/28/1928

First talkie feature film 'Melody of Love' was released in India. The film was made by Universal Picture Corporation, America. It's premier was held at Elphinstone Picture Palace, Calcutta.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/6/1674Faced with a critical situation, De la Haye had to capitulate and surrender St Thome to the Dutch who allowed the Sultan of Golconda to re-occupy it.
10/17/1859Keshavlal Harshrai Dhruv, researcher and translator, was born.
10/23/1824Rani Chainema fight with the Britishers at a 'killa' (fort) in Kitur.
8/6/1993Medha Patkar suspends anti-Narmada stir and drops her ''jal samarpan'' threat.
1/20/1999Renowned playwright Girish Karnad is selected for the 1998 Jnanpith Award.
5/25/1999The Prime Minister declares the Centre will take all possible steps to push back infiltrators in Kargil.
12/14/1969Bishen Bedi takes 7-98 (career-best) v Australia at Calcutta.
3/25/193150 killed in riots in India; Gandhi assaulted.
11/24/1941Indian infantry attacks German tanks at Sidi Omar.
7/4/1994Labhuben Mehta, famous Gujrathi author, died.