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Southern Asia 1905: Partition of Bengal
British India was dominated by Bengal, whose 80 million people made up over a quarter of the... SEE MORE…
Events on 16 October
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1869
Riel leads Red River Rebellion; flees on arrival of authorities
1964
China tests its first nuclear device
ends
261
Macriani invade Europe but defeated across Thracian border*
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1892
British declare protectorate over Gilbert & Ellice Islands
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*Actual date uncertain; set to 16 October for purposes of Omniatlas
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