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Historical Event on 9/16/1977

Kesarbai Kerkar, famous classical singer, died in Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/29/1991A 32-member Left Front cabinet led by Jyoti Basu sworn in in West Bengal.
7/1/1999The Rashtriya Janata Party (RJP) of Shankersinh Waghela merges with Congress(I).
6/18/1956New Hindu Succession Act was passed.
11/11/1888Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, freedom fighter, was born in Mecca. He was an outspoken champion of rationalism and progressiveness in all spheres of Indian life.
10/29/1971Cyclone and tidal waves struck Orissa state claiming 10,000 lives.
2/6/1932Dorabji Jamshetji Tata, great industrialist, passed away.
4/13/1993Bhupan Hazarika wins Phalke Award for 1992.
2/13/1991Surjit Singh Barnala resigns as Governor of Tamil Nadu.
5/12/1966Sardar Sikandar Hayat, President of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, resigns.
5/12/1966Affonso de Albuquerque, who is regarded as the real founder of Portuguese power in India, died at the age of 73 years.