The Government of India observes the 21st of April every year as 'National Civil Services Day'. This is an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitment to public service and excellence in work.
1526- The last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat.
1948- UN Security Council Resolution 47 relating to Kashmir conflict is adopted.
1972- Apollo 16 Lunar Module, commanded by John Young and piloted by Charles Duke, lands on the Moon.
Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day:
1924- Maharaja Karni Singh ji was from 1950 the last Maharaja of Bikaner State to hold the title of Maharaja of Bikaner officially, until 1971.
1975- Abir Goswami was an Indian film and television actor, as well as a dubbing artist. He worked in television serials like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, etc.
Famous people who have death anniversaries on this day:
1910- Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, and essayist.
1938- Muhammad Iqbal was a South Asian Islamic philosopher, poet and politician.
2013- Shakuntala Devi was an Indian mental calculator, astrologer, and writer, popularly known as the "Human Computer".
2021- Sankha Ghosh was an Indian poet and literary critic. He won many awards including Jnanpith Award in 2016. His pen name was Kuntak.
Good morning all. Significance of *14th March*: *Events* that took place on this day: *Pi Day* is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant *π (pi).* Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It was *founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw,* an employee of the Exploratorium. 1780- American Revolutionary War: *Spanish forces capture Fort Charlotte* in Mobile, Alabama. 1794 - *Eli Whitney* is granted a patent for the *cotton gin* (a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds). 1864- *Sir Samuel White Baker* was an English Explorer, author, and administrator who *explored the Upper Nile and discovered Lake Albert.* 1900- *The Gold Standard Act* is ratified, placing the United States currency on the gold standard. 1931- *Alam Ara* was released. It was the first Indian sound film and was directed by Ardeshir Irani. 1939- *Slovakia* declares independe...
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