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Events on April 16 in history

Bori Bunder
1853Apr, 16

The first passenger rail opens in India, from Bori Bunder, Bombay to Thane.

Bori Bunder (also known as Bori Bandar) is an area along the Eastern shore line of Mumbai, India.

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