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Historical Event on 2/16/1944

Dadasaheb 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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/26/1949Constitution of India was adopted
9/4/1927World fliers reach Karachi, India.
4/1/1912The imperial capital of India was moved from Calcutta to Old New Delhi and the Province of Delhi was declared by a proclamation.
9/11/1991Tax concessions announced.
3/31/1994The Supreme Court orders closure of 11 industrial units around Taj Mahal.
6/20/1873Young Men Christian Association of India was established in Calcutta.
4/5/1848Satara kingdom came to end.
5/13/1998India carries out two more nuclear tests at Pokharan in Rajasthan.
6/22/1993JPC draft report raps B. Shankaranand and censures Manmohan Singh.
3/16/1912Gandhiji commends Gokhale's attempts for abolition of indenture system.