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Historical Event on 1/16/1992

Prices of steel and iron decontrolled.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/20/1997Sheri Bamboat and Hamshad Bamboat win National sea-bird sailing title.
2/18/1999Ramakrishna Hedge, Commerce Minister, launched the India Brand Equity Fund (IBEF).
6/5/1994Shakti Singh at Bangalore sets record for DT in 61.72.
11/29/1953Bahuriya Ramswarup Devi, better known as Laxmibai of Bihar, passed away. She will be always remembered for Chapra District Revolt, whereby she tied seven British men and threw them in Narayani River.
4/24/1888Bishnu Ram Medhi, chief minister of Assam and Governor of Madras, was born at Hajo.
9/12/1990Konkan Railway project formally launched with the opening of a project office in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra State.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
6/1/1980AIADMK wins Tamil Nadu Assembly election; Congress (I) wins in U.P, M.P, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra and Orissa.
10/21/1950China invades Tibet.
10/27/1928Dattaji Krishnarao Gaekwad, father of Anshuman and batted in 11 Tests 1950's, was born in Baroda.