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Historical Event on 2/16/1942

The third IAF unit to operate the Lysander was No.4 Squadron, formed with four aircraft on 16 February 1942. This squadron was to continue to operate the Westland aircraft until it too was re-equipped with the Hurricane in June 1943.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/1/1951Abanindra Nath Tagore, famous Indian painter and sculptor, died in Calcutta.
10/24/1933Govindjee, famous scientist, was born in Allahabad, U.P. He found cutting plant sections easier than dissection of animals.
12/20/1946Gandhiji completes his month-long sojourn at Srirampur.
5/28/1966B. S. Chawla was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 21-02-1973.
8/7/1986Lok Sabha passes Constitution 53rd Amendment bill conferring statehood on Mizoram.
3/15/1901Guru Hanuman was born at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. He was the pioneer and contributor of wrestling in India. He was bestowed with the Padamshri in 1983. His pupil Satpal and Kartar Singh won Gold Medals in Asian Games.
7/21/1962Passenger Train and Freight Train collided near Dumraon killing 69 persons.
7/26/1994Government rejects JPC report on securities scandal.
7/28/1994Uproar in Parliament over the Government's rejection of JPC report.
11/30/1896Gandhiji sails for South Africa with wife and children.