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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
8/16/1933Sultan Mehmud of Ghazni began his first real expedition to India by defeating the Hindu King Jaipal. He won Afghanisthan and Punjab in Peshawar battle. This was the first major Muslim conquest in India.
3/2/2000Om Prakash Chautala, Indian National Lok Dal supremo, sworn in the 18th Chief Minister of Haryana.
2/5/1924Gandhiji was released after operated on for appendicitis in Sassoon Hospital, Poona.
9/30/1922Bakhshish Singh Nijjar, great historian and author, was born at Domeli village (Punjab).
1/22/1986Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Awards instituted.
4/17/1904Naoomal Jeoomal Makhija, cricketer, pioneer Indian Test opening batsman, Right Arm Bowler and played 3 matches, was born at Karachi.
5/25/1999The Prime Minister declares the Centre will take all possible steps to push back infiltrators in Kargil.
2/20/1846Duleep Singh was recognised as the ruler. British captured Lahore.
9/3/1997India and E.U. sign an agreement envisaging a $200 m. E.U. aid for the country's primary health care programme.
9/3/1997Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni passed away in his capital.