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Historical Event on 2/16/1931

Viceroy Lord Irwin meets Mahatma Gandhi for the first time.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/10/1891Gandhiji called to the Bar.
5/7/1849Bethune College of Calcutta was established in the upper class families and it was started for female education.
5/17/1997Two workers belonging to Mamsapuram near Srivilliputtur ''burnt alive'' at neighbouring Edayankulam by its residents who took them hostage.
5/30/1867Maulana Mohammad Kasim Nanantavi established the famous Islamic educational centre 'Dar- Ul -Ulum' in Devkampa, Uttar Pradesh.
8/8/1991India and Soviet Union extend their treaty of peace, friendship and co-operation for 20 more years.
3/11/1975Battle between Marathas and Nizam at Kharda.
6/11/1984574 Sikh army deserters arrested.
4/21/1720Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath passed away and was succeeded by his son Peshwa Baji Rao I. He was a great soldier and General.
4/12/1978India's first double decker train was started between Victoria Terminus (CST) and Pune which beared the name as ""Janta Express"", which is now known under the name of Shivaji's fort as ""Singhgarh Express"".
9/17/1999India and the United States begin high level consultations to find ways on countering terrorism.