February 16 in history: First portable Personal Computer, India-Nepal's first train, & more
| Updated: Feb 16, 2021, 09:28 AM IST
Patent for Nylon, Kyoto Protocol on Global Warming comes into effect, and more — here's what happened on this day in history
First rail service between India and Nepal begins
First rail service between India and Nepal begins
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American chemist Wallace Carothers receives patent for Nylon
American chemist Wallace Carothers receives patent for Nylon
(Photograph:WION)
Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba
Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba
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IBM introduces portable Personal Computer
IBM introduces portable Personal Computer
(Photograph:WION)
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Kyoto Protocol on Global Warming comes into effect
Kyoto Protocol on Global Warming comes into effect