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Historical Event on 2/13/1994

Dr. Krishnaprasad Mishra, 'Sahitya Academy Award' winner, Oria novelist and short story writer, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.
1/18/1995The 4-nation non-official initiative on Arms Reduction and Disarmament concludes with Goa Declaration (also called Shanghai-II).
8/5/1905Subhadrakumari Chauvhan, famous Hindi poet, was born.
8/5/1905Saint Chokhoba passed away.
1/5/1952John Hope Victor Alexander, Viceroy of India (1936-43), died at the age of 64.
5/19/1992Arjuna award for Tennis star Leander Paes and Hockey champion Jagbir Singh.
10/2/1951Dr. Shyamprasad Mukharjee established Bhartiya JanSangh Party.
11/21/1999The Centre retired two members of the Prasar Bharati Board, Ms. Romila Thapar, eminent historian and Mr. Rajendra Yadav.
11/19/1993Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development awarded to Czech President Vaclav Havel.
2/21/1991Opposition boycotts the President's address as a protest against the dismissal of Tamil Nadu government.