The Legacy of 16th August: Births, Deaths & Events
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| History Remembers 16th August |
16-Aug-1886
Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa breathed his last at the age of 50. His original name was Gadadhar Ghatji. An Indian spiritualist, pioneer and holy person, he taught the solidarity of religions. Swami Vivekananda was his disciple.
16-Aug-1901
Journalist and critic Shripad Ramchandra Tikekar is born.
16-Aug-1922
The great industrialist and philanthropist Raunak Singh was born in Daska.
16-Aug-1923
Famous Marathi writer and journalist Narayan was born in Athawal.
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