Aug 16 in history: French India territories are officially handed over to New Delhi and more
Authored By Gandharv Walia
Published: Aug 16, 2021, 02:41 IST | Updated: Aug 16, 2021, 02:41 IST
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1858
First Transatlantic Telegraph is sent by Queen Victoria to US President Buchanan
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1954
First issue of Sports Illustrated hits the newsstands
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1962
French India territories are officially handed over to New Delhi
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1995
Voters in Bermuda reject independence from Great Britain
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2012
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is granted political asylum by Ecuador
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