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Historical Event on 5/16/1926

Manik Varma, famous singer, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/29/1884Tyagraj Paramshiv Kailasam, leading playwright of Kannad language, was born.
1/1/1986This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Peace Year"".
5/22/1989IRBM 'Agni' Missile launched successfully from Chandipur, Orissa.
4/1/1992ESI ceiling of Rs. 3000 comes into effect.
12/22/1975Vasant Krishna Desai, famous music director, died.
10/5/1989Dalai Lama was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize (1989).
12/22/1939When Britain declared war against the Germans it appealed for help from all political parties. Congress put up some conditions which in other words were the immediate transfer of power. The Viceroy promised to give due consideration to the suggestions of each party and that the dominion status would be given after the war. Congress in order to pressurize the Govt. boycotted all ministries and started a civil disobedience movement and eventually resigned. Jinnah declared 22nd Dec 1939 as ""Day of Deliveranc
9/4/1996Narasimha Rao questioned by CBI.
11/16/1998Kiran More, former Indian stumper, calls it a day from first class cricket at Baroda.
11/18/1994Bipinchandra Joshi, cheif of Army and General, passed away at the age of 54 years.