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Historical Event on 1/14/1959

Indira Gandhi, Nehru's daughter, emerges as leading choice for president in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/16/1933Mahatma Gandhi goes on fast for being denied to continue the anti-untouchability propaganda.
9/18/1925Pranlal Harkisandas Vora, leader in Maharashtra, was born.
1/30/1993Dr. Syvatoslav Roerich, 89, renowned painter and husband of film actress Devika Rani, passed away.
8/7/1998The Government announces a banking and foreign exchange package for development of the information technology and software industry following the recommendations of the National Task Force.
9/12/1627Ibrahim Adilshah died.
1/21/1945Shri Rashbehari Basu, great revolutionary, freedom fighter, social reformer and leader, passed away at Tokyo, Japan, at the age of 60.
3/31/1843Balwant Pandurang Kirloskar (Annasaheb), first musical playwright of Marathi, was born.
8/23/1958Marathwada University was started.
10/30/1933Dara Nadirsha Dotiwala, cricket Test umpire for 6 tests from 1981-88, was born in Mumbai.
9/9/1872Sarladevi Chaudharani, Bengali poet, was born.