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Historical Event on 12/31/1861
Cherrapunji in Assam received rainfall of 22,990 mm in 1861. This was a world record in itself as no other country or place had received rains to such an extent.
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| 10/2/1910 | Frank C. Brown, educationist and social worker, was born. |
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