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Historical Event on 10/16/2000

Rest of India wins the Irani Trophy cricket tournament. Murali Karthik scalps nine for 70, the best figures by a bowler in 38 Irani cup matches.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/15/1996Shyam Benegal's film ""The Making of a Mahatma"" released in South Africa.
9/26/1923Dev Anand, film producer, director and actor, was born.
11/14/1993Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, who quit JD, joins BJP.
5/5/1993Balak Brahmachari, [Marxist Godman], famous Indian guru, passed away at 73 yrs.
12/29/1909Congress at Lahore adopts resolution praising Indians' struggle in South Africa and urged ban on indenture.
12/11/1986The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).
12/11/1986Bahadur Shah captured the fort of Chittor and then marched against the Mughal emperor.
11/14/1995National Human Rights Commission's conference on 'Human Rights in Prisons' begins in New Delhi.
5/27/1957Copyright Act was passed.
9/15/1940Anil Yashwant Tipnis, Air Chief Marshal, was born.