16th Apr’20 – What Happened Today In History? | On This Day

Find out what happened on the 16th of April in History. There are a lot many happenings which had taken place on this date in the pages of Indian History, here we have listed some of the very important events occur 16th of April

Seth Aaron Rogen (; born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian-American actor, voice artist comedian, writer, producer, and director.He began his career performing stand-up comedy during his teenage years.
Arturo Gatti (April 15, 1972 – July 11, 2009) was an Italian-Canadian professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2007.Nicknamed “Thunder,” Gatti was known for his heart and bravery in the ring, and also carried formidable punching power.
Thomas John Laidlaw (born April 15, 1958) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Laidlaw started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1980, arriving from Northern Michigan University.He also played for the Los Angeles Kings.
Paul Leslie Snider (April 15, 1951 – August 14, 1980) was a Canadian who is best known for the rape and murder of his estranged wife, the Playboy model Dorothy Stratten.Following her murder, he killed himself.
Karen Shenaz David (born 15 April 1979 or 1980) is a Canadian actress, singer and songwriter best known for portraying Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elizabetta of Valencia in ABC’s fairytale-themed musical-comedy television series, Galavant.
 

Notable Moments

1801 Warrior Vithoji Holkar of Peshwa kingdom was assassinated
1903 Kalka-Simla Railway line section was opened for public conveyance
1930 Baba Kanshi Ram, freedom fighter and social reformer, was arrested by British police.
1930 Rioting continues in India as British police fire on mob of 10,000.
1959 Raurkela Iron Project’s first furnace started functioning.
 

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