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Historical Event on 8/16/1946

Hindus and Muslims riot in Calcutta. 90 people lost their lives and other 900 were hurt. The Muslim League observed a ""Direct Action Day"" and announced its withdrawal of support from all plans.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/11/1984Khanderao M. Rangnekar, cricketer (33 runs at 5.50 for India), died
4/14/1944Blast in ammunition loaded on 1,318 tonned freighter 'S. S. Fort Stikine' which was anchored in Victoria Dock at Bombay. The explosion killed 1376 people, wrecking 27 ships and destroying 40,000 tons of food.
7/12/1960Ranchi University was established.
7/15/1992Lucknow High Court stays any construction activity near the disputed temple in Ayodhya.
7/9/1755E Braddock, British General, was mortally wounded during French & Indian War.
7/9/1755Firuz Shah Bahmani died.
1/9/1995Manipur Assembly removes Dr.H. Borobabu (Speaker) and suspends his membership until state election.
9/13/1901Jamshedji Bomanji H. Wadia, director and producer, was born. His first film was 'Toofan Mail' (1932).
2/18/1944Bhartiya Gyanpeeth Institute' established.
2/22/1993Vinod Kambli scores 224 vs England at Bombay in 411 balls and smashes 23 fours.