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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
9/12/1998India, Malaysia sign an agreement on cooperation in science and technology in Kuala Lumpur.
9/5/1909Phiroze Edulji Palia, left-hand batsman and slow spin bowler, was born in Mumbai. He played in India's first Test at Lord's in 1932.
9/5/1990Rajya Sabha approves the Prasar Bharati Bill rejecting by voice vote three motions moved by the Congress(I) to refer the Bill to a joint select committee.
8/15/1990Uttar Maharashtra University was established.
8/7/1947BEST services were started by Mumbai Mahanagarpalika.
6/3/1999Flight Lieutenant K. Nachiketa is handed over by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the Indian High Commissioner inside the High Commission premises.
2/16/1923Vishnu Moreshwar Mahajani, famous author, poet and playwright, passed away.
2/28/1968International City Auroville inaugurated the Aurobindo Ashram in Pondechery.
8/20/1997Arun Gawli, Mumbai underworld don, arrested for his alleged involvement in the killing of a builder.
5/18/1998India may take the US to WTO.