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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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| 2/10/1806 | Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Kainakary , Kerala. |
| 12/9/1825 | Tula Ram Rao, one of the revolutionary heroes of the 1857 and Sepoy Mutiny, was born. |
| 4/23/2000 | Mumbai regains Ranji Trophy. |
| 8/12/1905 | Japan, Britain reach an accord determining spheres of influence in Far East; India to remain with the British. |
| 5/24/1960 | Dr. Ida Sophie Schruder, founder of famous 'Vellore Hospital', passed away in Kodaikanal. |
| 9/18/1992 | M. Hidayatullah, former Vice President and Chief Justice, died. He was 87. |
| 1/20/1997 | The third Test between India and South Africa ends in a draw in Johannesburg. |
| 11/27/1999 | Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor. |
| 2/17/1976 | Urban Ceilings Act comes into force. |
| 10/9/1947 | P. C. Joshi, General Secretary, Communist Party of India (CPI), appealed to all LEFT parties to rally around Nehru to fight for peace. |
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