16 February In Indian And World History – Learn Historical Events Of This Day

The day of 16 February is known for many important events, birthdays, and death anniversaries in Indian and World History. Many famous personalities were born and died on this day, as well as many historical events. Let’s know the history of the 16 February day in easy Hindi.

16 February Birthdays (Birth Anniversaries)

Rajendralal Mitra 

Rajendralal Mitra was a great Indian scholar. He was proficient in Sanskrit, Persian, Bengali, and English language. He edited several important books and texts. He was also the director of the Wadia Institute for 25 years. He was born on 16 February 1822 in Kolkata.

Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh

Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh is an internationally renowned painter, writer, and art critic. He was awarded the ‘Padma Shri’ in 1983. He was born in Gujarat and is famous as ‘Sheikh Saheb’ in the world of Baroda. He was born on 16 February 1937 in Gujarat.

Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer is a former Indian cricketer. He was a right-handed opening batsman and was the highest run-scorer in Ranji Trophy. He was born on 16 February 1978.

Death Anniversaries of 16 February

Dadasaheb Phalke

Dadasaheb Phalke is considered the father of Indian Cinema. He was a famous film producer-director and screenwriter. On his 100th birth anniversary in 1969, the Government of India started the ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Award’ in his name, which is the highest honor of Indian cinema. He died on 16 February 1944.

Meghnad Saha

Meghnad Saha was a famous Indian astronomer and physicist. He was a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science at Allahabad University and the University of Kolkata. In 1927, he became a member of the ‘Royal Society’ and was also the President of the Indian Science Congress in 1934. He died on 16 February 1956.

Important Events On 16 February (Notable Events)

• 1907 – Italy’s famous poet and Nobel Prize winner Giosue Carduci died.
• 1914 – The airplane flew for the first time between Los Angeles and San Francisco (Los Angeles and San Francisco).
• 1932 – French politician and Nobel Prize winner Ferdinand Buisson died.
• 1944 – Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, passed away.
• 1945-Korean poet and freedom fighter Yun Dong-Ju died in Japanese occupation.
• 1959 – Fidel Castro took power in Cuba and became President.
• 1970 – Death of American Pathologist and Nobel Prize winner Francis Penton Rouses.
• 1982 – Jawaharlal Nehru International Gold Cup in Kolkata was held for the first time.
• 1987 – The Indian Navy includes ‘Submarine to Submarine Missile’.
• 1990 – Sam Nujoma was elected the first President of Namibia.
• 2001 – US and UK (US and UK) aircraft attacked Iraq.
• 2003 – The world’s first cloned sheep ‘Dolly’ was killed.
• 2008 – Tata Motors launched the ‘Light Specialty Vehicle’ for the army.
• 2008 – A Mirage plane crashes in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
• 2008 – The government of Madhya Pradesh honored the famous playback singer Nitin Mukesh with ‘Lata Mangeshkar Award’.
• 2008 – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana’.
• 2009-Former President Pranab Mukherjee presents the interim budget of 2009-2010.
• 2013 – A bomb blast occurred in Hazara town of Pakistan, killing 84 people and 190 injured.

Historical Significance of 16 February

• 1923 – Howard Carter discovered the grave of ‘King Tutankhamun’ in Egypt, which led to light on the ancient Egyptian civilization.
• 1959 – Fidel Castro became Cuba’s premiere and affected global politics during the Cold War.
• 1941-North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il was born.
• 1937 – Wallace H. Carrots found a patent for nylon, which revolutionized the textile industry.

Important Days of 16 February 

• World Pangolin Day – This day is celebrated to raise awareness about pangolin protection.

• National Almond Day – This day is observed to recognize the nutrition and utility of almonds.

• Lithuanian State Restoration Day – In 1918, Lithuania is celebrated in memory of Independence Day.

• Innovation Day for Sustainable Development – This day is observed to promote new solutions for sustainable development.

• Timbuktu Day – This day is celebrated to honor the rich cultural heritage of Timbuktu, the historic city of Mali.

Conclusion

16 February in Indian and World History is an important day, which highlights many aspects of history. The importance of this day is due to the birth and death of great personalities, historical discoveries, and important events. Remembering this day of history connects us with our past and inspires the future direction.

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