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Historical Event on 5/16/1998

India rejects China's charges on N-tests.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/22/1683Shri Samarth Ramdas passed away.
7/31/1996Joginder Singh became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 30/06/97).
10/22/1796Sawai Madhav Rao Peshwa II committed suicide by jumping from the terrace.
4/2/1948Defence Minister announces the establishment of the National War Academy in Kharakvasla, Poona.
4/23/1930Riots break out in Peshawar; 20 Indians shot down after killing of three Britishers.
4/1/1979Central Institute of Fisheries Education came under the Administrative Control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
7/11/2000Amrita Pritam, noted litterateur, honoured with the highest award for Punjabi literature for the century:""Shatabdi Samman"".
7/11/2000The famous Vijaynagar Hindu Empire established (1336-1565-1646), Deccan region of South India is founded. European visitors are overwhelmed by the wealth and advancement of its 17-square-mile capital.
3/31/1990Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1841-1956) (Posthumous).
5/7/1889Dr. Narayan Subbarao Hardikar, freedom fighter, journalist and Padmabhushan awardee, was born.