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Historical Event on 12/16/2000

Kalyan Banerjee becomes the first Indian to head the Rotary Foundation, one of the richest bodies of the Rotary International.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/1/1821Daily newspaper 'Mumbai Samachar' was published.
5/13/1949Maharashtra Granthalay Sangh was established.
1/4/1993K. Margabandhu, former UCO Bank chief, was arrested on charges of amassing wealth beyond his means.
8/11/1997Hundreds travelling by Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express from Guwahati have miraculous escape as improvised explosive device planted by suspected Bodo extremists explodes on track near Guwahati.
12/21/1999The Manisana Wage Board for Journalists and Non-Journalists of Newspapers presents tentative proposals to the Government.
4/6/1664Harkhishan Singh, Sikh Guru, died.
8/26/1996Supreme Court asks Harshad Mehta to pay Rs. 217 crore to the Income Tax department.
1/12/1946De-monetisation of currency notes of the value of Rs. 500 and above.
1/31/1958First Earth Satellite Explorer I was launched from Cape Kennedy.
5/4/1959Nehru rejects proposals that India and Pakistan resolve their differences and set up a common alliance against Communist China.