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Historical Event on 2/16/1980

The first visible Total Solar Eclipse of the 20th Century was seen. This succeeded the total solar eclipse after 22 June 1898.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/4/1924Mahatma Gandhi released from prison unconditionally at Bombay.
2/23/1876Saint Gadgebaba, great modern saint of Maharashtra, was born.
6/6/1990GOI decides to extend validity of passports to 10 years.
12/12/1955The President promulgated an ordinance providing the usage of Hindi with English for official purposes of Indian Union. B.G. Kher Commission (under article 344(I) of the Constitution) constituted. Hindi Teaching Scheme was introduced under Ministry of Home Affairs.
8/10/1855Alladiya Khan, famous singer of Kolhapur court, was born.
11/1/1978Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (HPKV) was converted from College of Agriculture to University.
10/28/1991Chruchill Alemao of Goa set free by court.
2/1/1831The first Fine Arts Exhibition by Brush Club was held in a Public Library of Calcutta.
9/17/1864Anagrik Dharmapal, religious reformer, was born.
9/17/1864Saint Namdev passed away.