British Raj

Historical eventOctober 161905

British Raj

Authorities of the British Raj partitioned the Bengal Presidency, separating the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.

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When
Monday, October 16 1905121 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1900s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1905.

What happened

Authorities of the British Raj partitioned the Bengal Presidency, separating the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.

October 16 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  7. 19991999 Hector Mine earthquake
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  9. 2013Lao Airlines Flight 301
  10. 2017Hurricane Ophelia (2017)
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October 16 1905 — 121 years ago, on a Monday.

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