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Historical Event on 1/14/1989

'Poorna Kumbh', India's largest religious gathering held once in 12 years, begins at Allahabad.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/16/1942Jawaharlal Nehru succeeds Gandhi as head of Indian National Congress.
9/27/2000The Union Cabinet decides to increase the number of Padma series of awards for excellence in different fields of activities from 60 to 100.
2/28/1997The samadhi of Morarji Desai - Abhay Ghat - near Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad to be converted to a national monument, this was decided on Feburary 11.
1/26/2001Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Lata Mangeshkar.
10/4/2000Kashmir has been the cause of tensions between India and Pakistan and foreign interference should be stopped,'' said Russian President Vladimir Putin at the joint session of both the Houses of Parliament.
11/15/1937Jayshankar Prasad, famous Hindi writer, died. His works include the epic (mahakavya) ""Kamayanee"" and plays ""Chandra Gupt"" and ""Ska
5/18/1998India talks with the US on the nuclear tests.
1/6/1953Stalin Peace Prize awarded to Dr. S. Kitchlew.
10/4/1986Helicoptor Corporation of India established.
7/9/199517 Indian mountaineers peaked Jogambha in the Garhwal Himalayas.