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Historical Event on 5/16/1926

Manik Varma, famous singer, was born.

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5/1/1948Baroda State merged into Bombay Province.
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4/29/1639Delhi's Red fort construction commenced by laying the Foundation Stone by Shah Jahan. This fort was completed on May 13, 1646.
11/23/1991India decides to upgrade its ties with the Soviet Republics.
3/16/1986Internationally wanted criminal Charles Sobharaj and 6 other prisoners escape from Tihar Jail.