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Historical Event on 2/16/1944
Dadasaheb Phalke passed away in Nasik at the age of 74. He is remembered as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He produced India's first feature Film, 'Raja Harishchandra'. He was Director, Producer, Writer, Editor & Laboratorian. Dada Saheb Phalke Award issued by Government of India is given in his memory.

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6/24/1986	Government announced that unmarried mothers under its employment would also get maternity leave.
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1/5/1948	Parthasarathy Harishchandra Sharma, cricketer (Indian batsman of the mid-70's), was born in Alwar, Rajasthan.
3/7/1921	Kulwant Singh Virk, famous Hindi writer and journalist, was born.
8/10/1993	Election Commission withdrew controversial order. By-polls to be held before 10.
5/4/1783	Tipu Sultan was enthroned as the ruler of Mysore after the death of Haider Ali in a simple ceremony at Bednur. He continued the Second Mysore War against the English. He defeated many EnglishGenerals like Brithwhite & Col. Bailey. Tipu Sultan signed the treaty at Mangalore on 11th March 1784 A.D. which was known as the Mangalore treaty.
1/30/1996	The new (reconstituted) Scientific Advisory Board of the ICMR met on January 30-31, 1996.
4/13/1796	The first elephant was brought to America from Bengal, India.
7/24/1994	Bodo kills 37 moslems in Bashbari, North Eastern India.
12/20/1990	India and Pakistan agree not to attack each other's nuclear installations.

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