Nov 16 in history: From commencement of UNESCO to retirement of Sachin Tendulkar
| Updated: Nov 16, 2020, 09:20 AM IST
From the commencement of UNESCO to Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's retirement, we have got it all covered for you.
Here's what happened on this day -- in history.
Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann synthesizes LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)
Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann synthesizes LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is founded
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is founded
(Photograph:WION)
Soviet Union launches 'Venera 3' space probe toward Venus
Soviet Union launches 'Venera 3' space probe toward Venus
(Photograph:WION)
Benazir Bhutto becomes first woman to be elected as Pakistan's prime minister
Benazir Bhutto becomes first woman to be elected as Pakistan's prime minister
(Photograph:WION)
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Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar retires after playing cricket for 24 years
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar retires after playing cricket for 24 years