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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
3/26/1969Vikram Rathour, cricketer (Indian Test opening batsman 1996-), was born in Jalandhar.
2/12/2000Ashok Shandilya wins the men's title in the National Billiards championship in Bangalore.
3/1/1775Purandhar Treaty was singed between Nana Phadnavis and British Army.
11/15/1993IA Airbus with 272 on board forcelands on a paddy field near Tirupati; all passengers safe.
5/21/1998India declares a moratorium on nuclear testing.
12/14/1969Bishen Bedi takes 7-98 (career-best) v Australia at Calcutta.
3/31/1964Tram-way service ended in Mumbai (Bombay). This last electric tram left Bori Bunder (CST) for Dadar at 10 p.m., crowds lined the route all the way at that late hour to bid farewell to the common man's transport medium.
6/17/1887Dr. Kailas Nath Katju, freedom fighter, politician, leader and Governor of Orissa and West Bengal, was born.
6/17/1887Emperor Humayun, son of Babar, was born in Kabul.
10/21/1906Gandhiji went to England till Nov 30 on deputation to present Indians' case to Colonial Secretary.