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Historical Event on 4/16/1997

G. Kishenchand, former Indian Test cricketer, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/29/1987India and Sri Lanka sign peace accord at Colombo in a bid to end the 5-year old ethnic trouble. This stance taken thereafter by the LTTE added several dimensions to the scenario. It was a multi-purpose role that the Navy has been required to play.
7/20/1993British parliament ratifies the Indo-British extradition treaty.
5/15/1999The BJP and at least 13 of its allies rename themselves the National Democratic Alliance.
4/24/1966Margashayam Venkataramana, cricketer (Indian off-spinner 1989), was born in Secunderabad.
8/10/2000Parliament approves the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill to create a hilly state of Uttaranchal.
9/14/1919Nyalchand Shah, bowled 64-33-97-3 in the Test between India vs Pakistan, was born at Dhragandhara in Gujarat.
2/14/1994V. P. Singh elected JD Chief in place of S.R. Bommai who stepped down.
10/6/1969Bruna Coutinho, Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Calangute, Goa. He was recognised as Indian Player of the Year in 1996.
4/17/1941Office of Price Administration was formed which handled the rationing of essential commodities.
9/23/1862Sriniwas Shastri, great patriot and veteran politician, was born.