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Historical Event on 10/16/1983

Harish Chandra, great Indian scientist, died. His work in a narrow branch of modern mathematics led to its developement to such an extent that it drew the attention of mathematicians all over the world.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/26/1999Indian Airlines regained the National hockey men's title in Hyderabad.
5/17/1997Two workers belonging to Mamsapuram near Srivilliputtur ''burnt alive'' at neighbouring Edayankulam by its residents who took them hostage.
1/18/1997SC says telephone tapping is violation of fundamental rights but permits it by government in special circumstances.
2/7/1975Banke Bihar, mystery and religious story writer, passed away.
10/21/1995L.K.Advani unanimously re-elected BJP president for the fourth time in New Delhi.
12/13/1999The Government lodges protest with the Pakistani Rangers following the discovery of a tunnel near the Indo-Pak border.
8/4/1935Government of India got the Royal Assent Act 1935.
1/11/1994Hyderabad score 6 for 944 against Andhra Pradesh in Ranji Trophy.
4/13/1919Jallianwala 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.
9/1/1977M. L. Wadhawan was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 02-09-1979.