May16

Manik Varma, famous singer, was born.

Shani, writer of novel 'Kalajal' and film 'Shaukin', was born.

Prahraj Gopalchandra, modern author of Oria language, passed away.

Hundreds die in fighting between Muslims and Hindus at Bombay.

Senior Congress leaders oppose Sonia Gandhi as Prime Minister.

Pumping Station of Calcutta was commissioned at Tallah.

International Telex Service between India and U.K. started.

Sikkim annexed principality and was declared as the 22nd state of Indian Union.

V. Shantaram, 75, was chosen for the Dada Saheb Phalke award.

Sikkim High Court was established at Gangtok for Sikkim territory.

Government of India decides not to extend the validity of TADA Act.

Phani Mujumdar, veteran film producer and director, passed away.

Gandhiji's Cabinet Mission announces Plan.

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.

India rejects China's charges on N-tests.