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Historical Event on 10/16/1983

Harish Chandra, great Indian scientist, died. His work in a narrow branch of modern mathematics led to its developement to such an extent that it drew the attention of mathematicians all over the world.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/10/1964Bangalore University was established in Karnataka.
4/13/1940Najma Heptulla, Vice President of Rajya Sabha, was born.
5/10/1857India's real mutiny begins with the revolt of Sepoys of Meerut near Delhi the next day.
2/18/1944Bhartiya Gyanpeeth Institute' established.
2/19/1861Rani Rashmoni, great nationalist, who compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, ingeniously blocking the trade and commerce on the part of Ganges, passed away.
4/1/1962Metric weights became compulsory as New Weights and Measurements Metric system was intoduced by Indian Government.
6/10/1946Gandhiji refused to enthuse over allied victory as it was not a ""victory of truth over false-hood"".
9/29/1708British East India Company and New East India company merged.
1/22/1980Bal Ram Jakhar elected Lok Sabha Speaker.
4/1/1989Shridhar Madhav Joshi (S. M. Joshi), great socialist leader, passed away.