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Historical Event on 3/21/1957

India's national calender came into force.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/10/1994Dr. K. V. Putappa ""Kuvempu"", first Gyanpeet Awardee for literature and Kannad author, died at the age of 90 ye
6/13/1940Revolutionary leader Udham Singh was hanged for charges of assassinating Micheal Odair, who was the Governor General of Punjab at the time of Jalianwala Baug massacre.
7/20/1636John Oldham, trader of mass, was murdered by Indians.
12/4/1910Motilal, famous film actor, was born.
3/20/1977General Election (6th) of India ends. First time Indian National Congress Party lost in India.
12/22/1994Sunil Gavaskar takes oath of office as the Sheriff of Bombay.
3/26/1991Chautala loses majority after the disqualification of three Janata Dal (S) members. Janata Party merges with Janata Dal (S).
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
10/26/1999Sonia Gandhi, Congress(I) president, visits cyclone-hit areas.
2/14/1891Stephen Smith, greatest pioneer of air borne mail, was born at Strawberry Hill, Shillong, Assam.