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Historical Event on 11/14/1889

Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India, was born. To commemorate his birthday, this day is observed as 'Children's Day' from 1957.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/14/1990Veerendra Verma sworn in as the new Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.
1/20/1949Junagarh formally merged with Saurashtra.
9/11/1968Central Government provides more autonomy to hilly region of Assam.
10/29/1991Janta Dal leaders inculding V.P. Singh arrested on way to Ayodhya.
2/20/1847Turf Club of Royal Calcutta was established.
6/14/1998S. Vijayalakshmi wins National women's `A' chess title in Mumbai.
10/20/1990Andhra Pradesh Government announces a five-day week for all offices and educational institutions from November 01, 1990.
12/8/1932Indian Air Force Act was passed.
5/28/1988The first Cultural Exchange Programme was signed between India and China.
9/7/2000The Election Commission de-recognises the Lok Shakti, headed by former Union Minister Ramakrishna Hegde, as a state party on the basis of its performance in the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in 1999.