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Historical Event on 1/28/1911

The famous Hope diamond, once worn by Marie Antoinette, was bought tonight for over $300,000 by Ned McLean, son of John McLean. Mrs. McLean wore it as a head ornament, guarded by a former Secret Service man who in turn was guarded by two private detectives. Walnut-sized and exquisitely blue in color, the 44.5-carat stone stems from India. Its owners included Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and a London banker named Hope. A sinister history of ill luck, madness, and violent death clings to the unique gem.

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2/15/1993India regains ""Rubber"" after 6 years by beating England by an innings and 70 runs at Madras.
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1/19/1931The first Round Table Conference held in London ended. This conference was attended by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar also.