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Historical Event on 10/14/1998

Prof. Amartya Sen was awarded the 1998 Nobel Prize for Economics. He became the sixth Indian, by birth or citizenship, to win a Nobel.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/12/1966Mihir Sen swam Dadenelis.
7/10/1991C. G. Pandit, famous scientist and Padmabhushan awardee, died.
6/3/1985The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff.
2/10/1910Smt. Durga Bhagwat, veteran Marathi writer, was born.
3/17/1957New Central Cabinet under J. L. Nehru sworn in.
1/10/1922Museum of Prince of Wales, situated at Mumbai, opened for public.
7/18/1980Naoomal Jeoomal, cricketer (3 Tests for India 1932-34, 108 runs), died.
1/1/1992This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Space Year"".
2/1/1835East India company obtained Darjeeling from the King of Sikkim.
7/26/1993Swami Chinmayananda is named 1992 Hindu of the Year for a lifetime of dynamic service to Sanatana Dharma worldwide. He attained 'mahasamadhi' on July 26 at age 77.