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Historical Event on 1/16/1924

In a tragic ship wreck, Kumaran Asan, famous Malayalam poet & eminent social worker, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/6/1954Kashmir Assembly accepts re-unification with India.
12/5/1935Bipinchandra Joshi, chief of Indian Army general, was born.
7/15/2000The Maharashtra Government gives the green signal to police to proceed against Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray for his alleged role in the 1992-93 Mumbai communal riots.
9/20/1928Narayan Guru ""Nanu"" of Kerala entered in maha Samadhi. His teachings are held in great reverence even today.
2/22/19901st day India vs New Zealand cricket at Auckland. NZ 5-78 at lunch, 9-387 stumps.
11/24/1881Ram Rachhpal, son of Sukhi Ram, called 'Chhotu', freedom fighter, politician and leader, was born in a 'Jat' famlily in a small village Garhi Sampla in Rohpak district. His life was a saga of sincere and ceaseless striving to improve the condition of the poor peasants in India, popularly known as 'Deenbandhu'.
2/22/1948Jayalalitha, chief minister of Tamil Nadu, was born.
2/22/1948Buhlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan of Lodi tribe, marched down upon Delhi.
2/22/1948Vallabhacharya, founder of 'Pushthimarg Panth', was born.
6/10/1832Edwin Arnold, English writer (Light of India), was born.