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Historical Event on 4/16/1980

Delhi beat Bombay by 240 runs to win Ranji Trophy final.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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2/2/1949Press Trust of India' was established.
3/18/1919Rowlatt Act, intended to perpetuate the extraordinary powers enjoyed by the Government under Lord Chelmsford during the war, provokes countrywide protests. This Rowlatt Act was forced instead of 1915 Indian Security Act which reduced freedom of Indian people.
1/22/1989DMK swept to power in Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
3/25/1987Marxist-led alliance gets majority in Kerala and West Bengal elections .
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6/23/1997India and Pakistan reach accord on joint working groups to address outstanding issues including Kashmir and Siachen.
10/21/1981Kerala under central rule.
2/4/1924Mahatma Gandhi released from prison unconditionally at Bombay.