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Historical Event on 1/14/1980

Indira Gandhi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India. She held the office till she was assassinated on October 31, 1984.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/11/1970A bill for setting up of ""North Eastern Council"" passed.
3/1/1960National Aeronautical Research Laboratory moves to Bangalore with offices at Palace Road and Jayamahal Road. It soon becomes National Aeronautical Laboratory. Dr Nilakantan invites Dr D M Rao to lead the 4 ft tunnel project.
5/19/1956The Indian govt. bans six U.S. and two British films for presenting a 'disparaging' impression of life in Africa, including 'African Queen' and 'Mogambo' at New Delhi.
4/30/1843Ramchandra Bhikaji Gunjikar, marathi novelist and editor, was born.
1/20/1993Bindeshwari Dube, former Chief Minister Bihar, passed away.
3/24/1992Congress (I) strength goes up by six seats in the Rajya Sabha on account of biennial polls.
8/3/1780British officer captain Bruce conquered Gwalior fort under Major Popham after defeating Sindhiya.
7/16/1956K. L. Pawar, who guided students for the written examinations, was born.
10/19/1888Namakkal Kavignar, Gandhian poet and painter, was born at Mohanur in Salem.
8/1/1955Arun Lal, cricketer (Indian batsman in sixteen Tests 1982-89), was born in Moradabad, U.P.