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Historical Event on 1/16/1997

Dr. Datta Samant, Trade Union leader, shot dead in Mumbai.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/3/1916Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thakarsey Women's University was established.
10/13/1999No change in portfolios of Advani, Yashwant Sinha, Jaswant Singh and Fernandes.
1/15/1948Gandhiji hails Indian Cabinet's decision to release Pakistan dues of Rs. 550 million. Fast continues for establishment of communal peace.
3/20/1965Venkataraghavan takes 8-72 vs New Zealand at Delhi.
12/4/1998Christians across the country observe a protest day against the recent attacks on the community and its institutions.
4/3/1932Boycott of British goods was so widespread that 70\% of cotton products were now thought to have come from Japan.
5/18/1945Bhagwat Subramaniam Chandrasekhar, cricketer (brilliant Indian leggie 1964-79), was born in Banglore. He received Arjun Award and Padmashree awards in 1972.
8/19/1944The last Japanese troops driven out of India.
11/9/1909The Times reports failure of Gandhi Government negotiations on Transvaal laws.
2/21/1953Tillaya Dam and Bokaro Power Station opened by the PM.