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Historical Event on 5/14/1963

Dr. Raghuvir, a famous linguist and President of Jansangh, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/14/1963Guru Angad Dev, Sikh Guru, passed away.
11/1/1966Haryana state was created from Punjab, and Chandigarh was declared as the Union Territory and capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
12/31/1995K.P.S. Gill, DGP of Punjab, retires from service.
3/31/1990Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1841-1956) (Posthumous).
5/25/1996Kathapurushan' wins best film national award.
9/8/1993Mandal Commission recommendation of 27\% job reservation for the backward classes brought into effect; 'Creamy' layer excluded.
7/5/1947Indian Act, 1947 was presented in British Parliament, which was then accepted by the emperor on 18th July.
3/15/1901Guru Hanuman was born at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. He was the pioneer and contributor of wrestling in India. He was bestowed with the Padamshri in 1983. His pupil Satpal and Kartar Singh won Gold Medals in Asian Games.
1/25/1914Gandhi reaches agreement with South African Union govt. on treatment of Indian nationals at South Africa.
10/29/1999L .K. Advani, Home Minister, says the Centre is in touch with cyclone-hit states.