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Coimbatore was made a district and district headquarters on November 24, 1804 and the day is being observed as Coimbatore Day, say those familiar with the history of Coimbatore. To celebrate Coimbatore Day, which has come a little ahead of Coimbatore Vizha, The Hindu embarked on a day-long celebration at three different venues. The Coimbatore district trurned 213 on Friday. Visitors being welcomed with flowers at Coimbatore Railway Junction as part of Coimbatore Day celebrations an initiative of The Hindu in the city on Friday | Photo Credit: M_PERIASAMYmore-inKnown for its salubrious weather, sweet drinking water, entrepreneurial spirit, docile, law abiding citizens, the Coimbatore district has evolved itself into a centre for manufacturing industries, textiles, healthcare delivery and education. At the crack of dawn, The Hindu was ready with its volunteers at the Coimbatore Railway Junction and the Coimbatore International Airport to greet the passengers with chocolates, roses and Mangala Vadhyam..