What Happen Todays on 14 January in India’s History
- 1761 – Third Battle of Panipat: Fought between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Shah Abdali, this battle was one of the largest and bloodiest fought in the 18th century on Indian soil.
- 1969 – Madras State Renamed Tamil Nadu: On this day, Madras State was officially renamed Tamil Nadu, reflecting the Tamil heritage and identity of the region.
- 2017 – Inception of Armed Forces Veterans Day: India began observing Armed Forces Veterans Day on January 14 to honor the services and sacrifices of its military veterans. The date was chosen to commemorate the retirement of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Narain Karthikeyan (born 1977)
Renowned as India’s first Formula One racecar driver, Karthikeyan has significantly contributed to putting India on the global motorsport map.
Anaika Soti (born 1991)
An actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, Soti is recognized for her roles in movies like “Satya 2” and “Kaaviya Thalaivan.”
Salman Ali (born 1998)
A talented singer who gained fame as the winner of the Indian singing reality show “Indian Idol” Season 10.
Seema Biswas (born 1965)
An acclaimed actress in Indian cinema, Biswas is best known for her powerful performance in the film “Bandit Queen.”
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Jaishankar Prasad ( 1889 – 1937):
A distinguished Hindi poet, playwright, and novelist, Prasad was a key figure in modern Hindi literature and a pioneer of the Chhayavad movement.
Chitragupt (1917 – 1991)
Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist, celebrated for his contributions to the Dhrupad genre.
C. V. Vishveshwara (1938 – 2017)
A distinguished Indian physicist known for his pioneering work in black hole physics, particularly in the area of perturbation studies and quasinormal modes of black holes.
