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Historical Event on 5/14/1953

Y. N. Sukthankar was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1957.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/10/1977The Planning Commission decides to introduce Rolling Plan concept.
3/28/1926Pahelam Ratanji ""Polly"" Umrigar, cricketer (Indian batsman & captain), was born in Sholapur, Maharashtra.
7/23/1923Navinchandra Chimanlal Pandya, great educationist, was born at Prantij, Ahmedabad.
2/2/2000The Government decides to appoint former Chief Justice of India M.N. Venkatachaliah as the Chairman of the National Commission to review the Constitution.
4/6/1930Mahatma Gandhi picked up a lump of natural salt for breaking the 'Salt Law'. He was arrested at Dandi. This movement gathered strength and within a month about one lakh people were sent to jail. This violation of Salt Law was the second great step in India's Freedom Movement.
10/15/1902Bhaurao Krishnarao Gaekwad, great leader, was born. He was a colleagu of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
4/8/1994Dr. Wilfred D'Souza re-installed as Goa CM.
6/27/1998Mr. Nikhil Chakravartty, journalist and chairman of Prasar Bharati, dies in New Delhi at 84.
6/27/1998Savtamali, famous saint, attains 'samadhee'.
1/1/1981Colaba District renamed as Raigad District.