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Historical Event on 10/16/1936

35 killed in Hindu-Muslim riots at Bombay.

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10/16/1936Babur declared battle against Rana Sangram Singh.
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10/30/1999G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner, seeks enhanced security in the wake of threats to his life.
5/13/1998India conducts two more nuclear tests at Pokhran. The US slaps sanctions. The Prime Minister says India will face down sanctions.
6/19/1949People of Chandernagar, the French Indian Settlement, decided to merge with the Indian Union.
8/17/1780Indian Governor General Warren Hastings duel with Francis to settle personal and official quarrels. Francis was wounded but survived.