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Historical Event on 5/16/1998

India rejects China's charges on N-tests.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/18/1999Ramakrishna Hedge, Commerce Minister, launched the India Brand Equity Fund (IBEF).
8/25/2000Veerappan seeks release of 121 prisoners, including 51 booked under TADA at the Mysore prison and compensation to victims of STF excesses 
12/1/1991Stone laid for the Sanskrit University at Kaladi, the birthplace of Adi Sankara.
7/6/1992R. Janakiraman Committee estimates involvement of Rs. 3543 crore in the security scam.
10/1/1997Parliamentarian and All-India Forward Bloc general secretary, Chitta Basu died during his journey by Howrah-bound Danaput Express from Patna. He was 72.
10/20/1991Manohar Phalke, famous union leader and MLA, died.
4/24/1996BSE index reaches 3869.87, a new 18-month high.
4/2/1679Aurangzeb reimposed Jizya Tax to finance the spread of Islam on the Hindus.This Jeziya tax was abolished by Akbar.
3/25/1609Henry Hudson embarks on an exploration for Dutch East India Co. at Pulicat.
7/29/1999Bandh in Mumbai to protest against the verdict barring Bal Thackeray from voting and contesting any election till December 10, 2001.