What happened
on 16 September?
A day of protest, unity, creativity, and new beginnings—from Gandhi’s fast to
Malaysia’s formation, and voices in Indian music and freedom waging against
odds. 🌍✊🎵
🇮🇳 India Events
1932 – Gandhi begins hunger strike in Yeravda Jail
Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi started a fast on 16 September 1932 from his cell in Yeravda
Jail near Bombay. He was protesting the British government's decision to
implement separate electorates based on caste—a protest significant in India’s
struggle for social equality.
🌍 World Events
1963 – Malaysia Day
On 16 September
1963, the Federation of Malaya, North Borneo (Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore
united to form Malaysia—an important moment in Southeast Asian history.
1908 – Founding of General Motors
General Motors
(GM) was founded by William C. Durant on 16 September 1908 in Flint, Michigan.
Over time GM became one of the world’s largest automakers.
🎂 Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
- Madurai Shanmukhavadivu
Subbulakshmi (1916) — Renowned Carnatic vocalist, the first Indian musician to receive
the Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian award).
- Prasoon Joshi (1971) — Lyricist, poet, and
screenwriter; also known for his work in advertising and as a creative
voice in contemporary India.
✝️ Deaths
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
- Lt. Colonel Ardeshir Barjari
“Tarapore” (1965) — A Param Vir Chakra recipient, died in this date.
- Jahanara (1681) — Eldest daughter of Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan, died on 16 September 1681.
- Jwalaprasad (1944) — Engineer and educationist,
former Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, died on this day.
💡 Did You Know?
Malaysia Day
(16 September) is observed annually to mark the formation of Malaysia. Also,
Gandhi’s fast in 1932 was a pivotal moment in India’s civil rights history,
where debates about representation and caste achieved greater public focus.
📝 Final Thoughts
16 September
captures battles of identity—political, cultural, social. Gandhi’s protest,
India’s voices of music and art, Malaysia’s birth as a nation, and global
enterprises like General Motors all reflect change and continuity.
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