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Historical Event on 11/14/1996

Competition Post Card', a new category of postcard, priced Rs. 2 introduced.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/23/1992UPSC decides to introduce a new essay paper for the civil services examination.
4/9/1936SikhdevSingh RattanSingh Dhindsa was born in Ubhawal village, Distt. Sangrur (Punjab).
7/24/1996Govt. decides to raise the ceiling on the maximum amount of retirement/death gratuity from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.50 lakhs.
8/19/1993Sharad Pawar elected to Maharashtra Legislative Council from Pune.
5/10/1957Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected President of India for a second term.
12/13/2000Vikram Sood is appointed new RAW Chief.
1/18/1972Vinod Ganpat Kambli, cricketer (prolific Indian batsman 1993-), was born in Bombay.
1/5/1671Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the 'Salher' fort from Mughals.
2/11/1968Deendayal Upadhyaya, great philosopher, litterateur, social worker, thinker and founder of Jansangh, passed away.
5/30/1987Goa becomes the 25th state of India.