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Historical Event on 2/16/1969

Mirza Ghalib centenary stamp released.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/3/1999India launches a new phase of military modernisation after the Kargil conflict.
2/21/1953Tillaya Dam and Bokaro Power Station opened by the PM.
11/9/1990Vishwanath Pratap Singh resigned from the post of Prime Minister of India after losing the Vote of Confidence moved against him.
11/3/1997India presents G-15 with agenda for a fair deal in Kuala Lumpur. India calls upon Group of 15 developing countries to ""build convergences among nations and encourage G-7 to pursue structured and issue-based dialogue with us'
3/19/1962Raja Kelkar Museum, which belonged to Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar, was opened for the people.
8/2/1942Gandhi says that the Japanese might be welcomed in India should they invade due to current Indian discontent.
8/5/1999Nisha Millet became the first Indian swimmer to receive the International Olympic Committee's Solidarity Scholarship, given to sportspersons with outstanding track record and possessing Olympic potential.
1/17/1933Aga Khan, religious leader (Muslims), was born.
1/16/2000Punjab men, Railway women win the Senior National Volleyball championship in Salem.
2/23/1993Jnanpith Award was given to Sitakant Mahapatra (Oriya).