Aug 16 in history: French India territories are officially handed over to New Delhi and more
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| Updated: Aug 16, 2021, 08:11 AM IST
From first issue of Sports Illustrated hitting the newsstands to voters in Bermuda rejecting independence from Great Britain, we have it all.
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First Transatlantic Telegraph is sent by Queen Victoria to US President Buchanan
First Transatlantic Telegraph is sent by Queen Victoria to US President Buchanan
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First issue of Sports Illustrated hits the newsstands
First issue of Sports Illustrated hits the newsstands
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French India territories are officially handed over to New Delhi
French India territories are officially handed over to New Delhi
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