The wedding reception was held at the Metropolitan Hotel. The couple stood atop a grand piano at the reception to greet some 10.000 guests. (10 February 1863)
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Monday 8th of May 1933 (x) — Indian nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi starts his Third Anti-Untouchability Fast, for the improvement of Harijans' condition. Gandhi's fast lasted for 21 days.