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Historical Event on 10/16/1983

Harish Chandra, great Indian scientist, died. His work in a narrow branch of modern mathematics led to its developement to such an extent that it drew the attention of mathematicians all over the world.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/10/1953Opening ceremony of Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research held.
8/4/1894Narayan Sitaram Phadke, famous Hindi writer, was born at Karjat.
5/13/1962Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963).
9/12/1905Anglo-Japanese treaty provides for Japan to help safeguard India at London.
4/26/1929British fliers make a record nonstop 4,130-mile trip from London to India.
1/17/1997Supreme Court bans all non-forest activities including running of saw mills and mining in forest areas.
9/7/1906Bank of India, the first Indian bank, was registered.
3/20/1977General Election (6th) of India ends. First time Indian National Congress Party lost in India.
9/5/1990Rajya Sabha approves the Prasar Bharati Bill rejecting by voice vote three motions moved by the Congress(I) to refer the Bill to a joint select committee.
4/15/1994India signed `GAT' agreement.