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Historical Event on 6/16/1951

Nehru opponents founded People's party at New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/18/1963Laxminarayn Sahu, litterateur, journalist and social reformer, passed away.
7/15/1788Ghulam Kadir, the infamous son of Jabita Khan, conquered Delhi.
5/8/1971Mohinder Singh Gill at Fresno sets record for TJ in 16.79.
1/2/1932Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, famous Ragi and reluctant politician, was born in Sangrur's backward Gadarhiani village.
10/25/1932Pearless' investment company was established.
8/29/1998Sachin Tendulkar receives the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and Joginder Singh Saini receives the Dronacharya award, while several other leading sporstmen receive Arjuna award from President K.R. Narayanan in Delhi.
9/5/1998Trishul and Akash test fired from Chandipore.
7/24/1999Om Prakash Chautala is sworn in the Chief Minister of Haryana, and will seek trust vote on July 27.
9/29/1959Arati Saha successfully swam the English Channel. She was the first Asian lady to achieve the feat.
9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.