Deaths on January 17

V. Rama Rao

Died on January 17, 2016

V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (b. 1935)

V Rama Rao (12 December 1935 – 17 January 2016) served as Governor of Sikkim from 2002–2007. He started his political career in 1956 when he joined Jana Sangh and went on to become a National Leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Council from Hyderabad Graduates' Constituency for four consecutive terms in 1966, 1972, 1978 and 1984. He served as a Party Floor Leader in council during his last term.

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23 Jun

United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016
The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%.
13 Jul

David Cameron
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.
31 Aug

Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office.
8 Nov

2016 Indian banknote demonetisation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces withdrawal of ₹500 and ₹1000 denomination banknotes effective midnight, making 86% of the currency in circulation invalid.
7 Dec

Aleppo offensive (November-December 2016)
Syrian army continues large-scale attack and controls the revival (Sheikh Lutfi, Marja, Bab al-Nairab, Maadi, Al-Salhin) in the east of Aleppo backed by Russian Air Force and Iranian militias.

Deaths on January 17

V. Rama Rao

Died on January 17, 2016

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Events on 2016

United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016

David Cameron

Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff

2016 Indian banknote demonetisation

Aleppo offensive (November-December 2016)