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Historical Event on 12/14/1920

Akali Dal established.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/14/1933W. R. Sonar, famous marathi poet, author, playwright, editor and publisher, was born.
1/11/1966Gulzarilal Nanda was appointed as the acting Prime Minister of India. He held this position till January 24, 1966.
1/1/1926Mohammad Abdul Hye, educationist, was born at Alitangani, (Nowgong).
10/13/1999Atal Krishna Bihari Vajpayee became the Prime Minister of India.
4/16/1853The first Railway Train on Indian sub-continent ran over a streach of 21 miles i.e. 35 kms from Bombay to Thane. In the inauguration ceremony, 14 railway carriages carrying about 400 guests left Bori Bunder (presently C.S.T.) at 3.30 pm, amidst the loud applause of a vast multitude and to the salute of 21 guns.
6/14/1961Sir Karyamanikkam Shrinivas Krishnan died.
10/25/1997180mw Lower Periyar Hydroelectric Project in Kerala commissioned after 13 long years.
7/2/2000At least 30 people had died after a boat collapsed in Kumla river near Pratapur in Madhubani district of Bihar.
6/13/1905Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji, cricketer (England 1929-31), was born.
1/21/1993Chander Pal at Bangalore sets record for High Jump in 2.17.