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Historical Event on 7/17/1996
Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.

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Historical Event on 7/17/1996 Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.

Historical Event on 7/17/1996
Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.