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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.

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2/17/1998	Delhi-Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy super-league match in Chennai was abandoned owing to pitch tampering.
12/27/1911	Jana Gana Mana.... ,' India ' s National Anthem, was first sung at the Indian National Congress session held at Calcutta.
1/24/1999	The Orissa police arrest 47 persons in connection with the killing of the Australian missionary.
12/10/1761	Maharani Tarabai of Pune died at Satara.(9 or 10).
8/7/1934	Gandhi begins a fast for penance following the violent treatment of a Hindu leader by some of his followers.
6/23/1946	Gandhiji advises Congress not to enter Interim Government, but only Constituent Assembly.
2/1/1948	Marathi Sanshodhan Mandal' established.

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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.

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.