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Historical Event on 1/16/1942

Jawaharlal Nehru succeeds Gandhi as head of Indian National Congress.

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4/23/1926Madhavrao Sapre, great political leader, passed away.
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12/27/1975372 miners die in a huge blast in Bihar state.
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11/22/1989Alauddin Khalji conquered the throne of Delhi. In July declared himself as the Sultan.