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Historical Event on 1/16/1990

Dr. R.R. Diwakar, Gandhian and former Union Minister, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/20/2000Supreme Court stays the Karnataka High Court's order quashing charges framed against the former Chief Minister, Mr. S. Bangarappa, and directs the trial court to proceed in the corruption case.
10/24/1995A total eclipse of the sun witnessed from India to Vietnam.
9/20/1996Arunachal Chief Minister Apang resigns and forms new party Arunachal Congress.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
9/13/1996Lok Pal Bill introduced in Lok Sabha.
9/6/1905Satyacharan Chaterjee, great Indian Geologist, was born.
11/8/2000India wins the men's team title in the World Carrom championship in New Delhi.
3/9/1961Vishnu Sahay was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 15-04-1962.
5/16/1945Prahraj Gopalchandra, modern author of Oria language, passed away.
10/26/1952Pakistan's first Test cricket win vs India. Fazal Mahmood took 12 wkts .