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Historical Event on 2/16/1969

Mirza Ghalib centenary stamp released.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/6/1903Russia increases import duties on Indian and Ceylon tea in retaliation for British import policies in Moscow.
5/12/1999Arunachal Pradesh Governor refuses to quit.
7/29/1999Bandh in Mumbai to protest against the verdict barring Bal Thackeray from voting and contesting any election till December 10, 2001.
9/6/1993CPI (M) wrests Congress (I) bastion of Chowringhee in the by-elections to the WB Assembly; Durgapur and Kurseong also won by CPI (M).
3/2/1994Autonomous Hill Council for Leh set up.
1/16/1942Jawaharlal Nehru succeeds Gandhi as head of Indian National Congress.
7/12/1996Bail granted to Harshad Mehta, prime accused in the securities scam.
10/9/1968Olympic Games open in Mexico City.
7/28/1912Ramchandra Gondo Ginde, famous neuro surgeon, was born.
9/30/1963The USSR openly louded Indian view on Kashmir issue. This was against Pakistan's motives.