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Historical Event on 9/16/1932

Ronald Ross, bacteriologist and member of Indian Medical Service, died in London. He had also received a Nobel Prize.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/25/1963Allama Mashriqi, Muslim leader, passed away.
9/24/1934Arvind Laxman Apte, right-hand batsman, was born in Mumbai.
11/15/1995Qiao Shi, Chairman of the standing committee of the Chinese National Peoples' Congress, arrives in New Delhi to advance Sino-Indian relations.
4/1/1947Gandhiji addresses Asian Relations Conference in Delhi.
4/26/1952India says U.N. may disintegrate if powers block consideration of issues in small countries.
6/27/1939Rahul Dev (R. D.) Burman ""Pancham Da"", famous music director, was born.
12/9/1947India's agreement with Pakistan on outstanding issues like assets, liabilities, division of sterling balance and military stores, etc. signed.
8/17/1958Sir John Hubert Marshal, excavator of Mohan-Jo-Daro and Takshashila, died.
6/12/1970Gopinath Kaviraj, Padmavibhushan awardee and critic, passed away.
2/16/1944Dadasaheb 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.