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Historical Event on 1/16/1945
Kabir Bedi, famous Hindi and foreign actor (Thief of Baghdad, Terminal Entry), was born.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 7/24/1992 | Universal Poetry Foundation' was established at Pune. |
| 4/13/1919 | Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day. |
| 6/18/1926 | Bhishma Singh Chauhan, great author, was born at Naglajula (U.P). |
| 6/30/1997 | Joginder Singh, CBI Director, was given marching orders bringing his 11-month-old controversial tenure to sudden end. R. C. Sharma, Special Director, took over. |
| 5/19/1953 | State to control production and distribution of minerals involved in atomic energy development. |
| 2/16/1997 | Ramakrishna Hegde launches a new national political party, Lok Shakti. |
| 9/27/1833 | Raja Rammohan Roy, great social reformer, lawyer and politician passed away at Stapleton Grove in England. |
| 4/8/1991 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta,Assam CM, steps down as party chief. |
| 1/19/1982 | Mizo National Front and allied organizations declared illegal. |
| 1/29/1953 | Indian National Academy of Dance, Drama and Music inaugurated. |
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