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Historical Event on 5/16/1996

Atal Krishna Behari Vajpayee, leader of Bharatiya Janta Party, becomes the 10th Prime Minister for 13 days (from May 16, 1996 to May 28, 1996 [techinally till 01-06-1996]), although his ability to govern effectively is in doubt.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/1/1668Mumbai was handed over to East India Company by King of England.
1/22/1963The National Library for the Blind, the first national institute of its kind, was set up at Dehradun.
4/20/1973Rioting over food shortages ends after three days in Nagpur.
2/11/1979Cellular Jail, which is situated at Andaman Nikobar Islands, was declared as a National Memorial.
2/11/1979Battle of Krisna was fought between two villages Rakshasi and Tangadi.
2/26/196634 national leaders charge Indira Gandhi's rule is 'constitutional dictatorship'.
11/12/1984Rajiv Gandhi elected Congress (I) President.
2/23/1998BJP leader Ranjit Yadav was shot dead in Sahibganj district.
7/8/1971Krishnarao Arkgudun, versatile Kannad author, died.
4/15/1992D. T. Lakdawala, former member of Planning Commission, passed away.