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Historical Event on 2/14/1999

Fifth National Games inaugurated at Imphal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/30/1995G. Umapati, filmmaker, died.
6/1/1972Space Commission and Department of Space was set up. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) brought under Department of Space (DOS).
5/16/1999Senior Congress leaders oppose Sonia Gandhi as Prime Minister.
3/30/1977Swami Agnivesh merged his 'Bhartiya Aryasabha Party' in Janata Party.
1/3/2000A. B. Vajpayee, Prime Minister, accuses Pakistan for the hijack of an Indian Airlines aircraft. (The crisis ended on Dec. 31 last with the Vajpayee Government agreeing to free three terrorists in exchange for the passengers).
3/18/1948Eknath Dhondu Solkar, cricketer (India 1969-77, brilliant short-leg fielder), was born in Bombay. He is recipient of Arjun Award (1973).
5/8/1997India decides to import currency notes for the first time.
1/30/1997Mahatma Gandhi's ashes immersed in Sangam.
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
6/2/1993Kurla-Kochi Express rams into goods train near Jolarpet in which 22 were killed and 100 injured.