National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May to raise awareness about the violence caused by the terrorists and also in the memory of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi who passed on this day.
International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21, according to the United Nations. The International Tea Day aims to raise awareness of the long history and the deep cultural and economic significance of tea around the world.
1904- The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is founded in Paris.
1991- Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on the night of May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu by a woman suicide bomber, identified as Dhanu, at a poll rally.
2005- The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
2010- JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, launches the solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS aboard an H-2A rocket.
Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day:
1899- Lilavati Munshi was an Indian politician and Gujarati essayist. She contributed significantly in the field of character sketches and personal essays.
1921- Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar was a Spiritual Guru, Indian philosopher, yogi, author, poet, composer, and linguist.
1960- Mohanlal Viswanathan is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry.
Famous people who have death anniversaries on this day:
1991- Rajiv Gandhi was an Indian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.
2021- Sunderlal Bahuguna was an Indian environmentalist and Chipko movement leader. Bahuguna played a major role in the anti-Tehri Dam protests for decades.
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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