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Historical Event on 11/16/1835

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. She was named Manikarnika and was called 'Manu'. (16 or19).

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/22/1958Maulana Abul Kalam Azad passed away in New Delhi, India. He was a great leader, great orator, revolutionary and fighter for national freedom. Some of his works which are the masterpieces of the Urdu language are ""Ghubari-Khatir"" and Tadhkirah"". He was Minister of Education in the first Indian Government.
3/31/1990Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1841-1956) (Posthumous).
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
1/31/1996Asia's first Sports University inaugurated in Pune.
2/10/1691Job Charnock established the first English factory in Calcutta.
4/1/2000Disinvestment not distress sell, says Prime Minister A. B. Vajpayee at a conference of chief executives of PSUs in New Delhi.
5/12/1955The PM laid the foundation stone for the National Museum.
6/14/1929Jatindra Nath Das was arrested in Calcutta.
6/22/1971Habib Muhammad died.
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).