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Historical Event on 8/16/1933

Mahatma Gandhi goes on fast for being denied to continue the anti-untouchability propaganda.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/2/1975Kumaraswami Kamaraj, great freedom fighter, social reformer, political leader and member of the Lok Sabha, died in Madras.
10/17/1990S. Bangarappa sworn in as CM of Karnataka following revocation of President's rule.
10/20/1999The Cabinet approves the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Bill for introduction in the current session of Lok Sabha if time permits.
10/22/1929Air Mail Series Stamps were issued. These stamps were of denominations of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 annas.
7/12/1957Sahajada Karim became Aga Khan.
12/20/1999Win Chadha ready to come to India to face trial in the Bofors case.
6/6/1981The worst-ever railway accident took place in Bihar when a train plunged in Samastipur river.
8/13/1947Riots sweep Lahore in Punjab; mobs stone Gandhi's house.
8/10/1992Ram Niwas Mirdha appointed Chairman of the JPC on scam.
2/25/1962India Congress Party wins elections.