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Historical Event on 1/16/1992

For the first time in a decade, India decides to import one million tonnes of wheat.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/13/1999A woman commits 'sati' in Satpura village in Mohaba district of Uttar Pradesh
12/12/1992Government asks CBI to probe the demolition of the masjid in Ayodhya.
12/13/1947Nicholas Raerich, great philosopher, master-artist, prolific writer, scientist, educator, designer, poet, humanitarian, explorer, leader and social worker, died at Naggar, Kulu.
3/22/1942Both Congress and Muslim League refused Cripps Mission offer. Congress adopts Quit India Resolution. Cripps Commission came to India which was preceded by Sir Stephard Crips to find out a political formula for transfer of power to Indians.
3/7/1952Parmahansa Yogananda, great saint, social reformer and writer, died at Los Angles.
7/6/1927Prabhjot Kaur, great poet and author, was born at Langrayal (Pakistan).
12/14/1952Roshan Harshadlal ""Deepak"" Shodhan scored 110 in his Test Cricket debut vs Pakistan in Calcutta.
9/3/1906Prithviraj Kapoor, veteran film actor, was born in Peshawar. His first film was 'Challenge' (1929). He is the founder of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay. He is remembered for his immortal role of Akbar is film 'Mugul-E-Azam'.
9/3/1906Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was born.
2/23/1876Saint Gadgebaba, great modern saint of Maharashtra, was born.