August 16 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most admired statesmen, powerful orators, and the 10th Prime Minister of India, passes away in New Delhi.
Direct Action Day
The Muslim League calls for "Direct Action Day," sparking devastating communal riots in Calcutta that killed thousands and accelerated the partition of India.
Elvis Presley Dies
Elvis Presley, the cultural icon famously known as the "King of Rock and Roll", passes away at his Graceland mansion at the age of 42.
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