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Historical Event on 1/16/1858

Baithi, Laikha, Ratna, Maani, and the women who participated in Mairath Kranti at Gudgaon, all were hanged.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/4/1997Fourth Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1D), carring advanced remote sensing cameras launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-1D), in service.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
3/24/1902Anusilan Samiti, a revolutionary organisation, was formed in Bengal.
1/30/1999Pandit Ravi Shankar, sitar maestro, is chosen for Bharat Ratna.
7/16/1996Supreme Court says dowry demand even during marriage talks is an offence.
4/23/1994Ibrahim Sulaiman Sait, former Indian Union Muslim League president, floats a new party - the Indian National League.
12/4/1924Gateway of India was inagurated by Lord Riding.
1/1/1983This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Communications Year"".
1/7/1883Martyer Sohanlal Pathak was born.
9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari becomes the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (bronze) at the Sydney Olympics.