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Historical Event on 9/16/1916

D. R. Samant, journalist and social reformer, was born at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/29/1914Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram came in India.
1/27/1988The first ever helicopter mail service was inaugurated at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The first flight was from Port Blair to Havelock Island and its inaugurated by the Governer of Andaman and Nicobar Island.
2/25/1897A. Vedaratnam, freedom fighter, nationalist and leader, was born in an orthodox Saiva Vellala community.
7/16/1992Amar Varma, Hindi author, producer and director, died.
5/5/1983Keshavrao Kothavle 'Lalit', editor of monthly magzine, passed away.
2/2/1921Mukundrao Kirloskar was born.
7/6/1999Sub. Jata Shankar secured 'Silver' medal in 400 Mtr race at the International circuit Athletic Meet held at Trivendrum.
2/17/1994Former US Congressman Stephan Solarz named Ambassador of India.
9/25/1984Indian Army withdraws from the Golden Temple; repair of Akal Takht complete.
12/10/1997Salman Haidar appointed India's High Commissioner to Britain. He succeeded M. L. Singhvi.