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Historical Event on 3/16/1924

Bhupendranath Basu, great freedom fighter, President of Congress and fluent orator, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/27/1878Calcutta University started Women's Education, and allowed women to appear in the Entrance Examination.
2/23/1792The Third Mysore War ended in Tipu Sultan's signing of Peace Treaty dictated by Lord Cornwallis & surrendering his two sons, Abdul Khaliq & Maiz - Uddin. This is known as Treaty of Seringapatam.
12/10/1979Mother Teresa wins Nobel Peace prize.
9/11/1824Shivling Surge died at Alpayu.
5/23/1996In second phase of elections in Kashmir valley, Anantnag and Baramulla parliamentary constituencies go to the polls.
11/10/1991South Africa's first cricket One-day international since 1970 vs India.
11/10/1991Akbar removed 'Jeziya' or toll-tax for his non-Muslim subjects.
6/18/1896Cota Ramaswami, cricketer (Davis Cup for India 1922, Test 1936), was born in Madras.
4/24/1929First non-stop flight from England to India takes-off.
8/29/1998Prasar Bharti ordinance promulgated.