What happened on 14 September?
A day that celebrates language and identity, scientific achievements, and
turning points in history -- where cultures and events across India and the
world intersect. 🌍📚
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India Events
1949 – Hindi Diwas instituted
On this day, the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in the Devanagari script as one of the official languages of India. Since then, 14 September has been celebrated annually as Hindi Diwas.1803 – Lord Lake captures Delhi
During the Second Anglo-Maratha War, British General Gerard Lake captured Delhi, strengthening British control over the region.1820 – Establishment of the Agri-Horticultural Garden, Calcutta
The Agri-Horticultural Garden of Calcutta began functioning on this date, contributing to the botanical research and green spaces in colonial India.🌍
World Events
1812 – Napoleon enters Moscow
After winning the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon’s Grand Armée entered Moscow—only to find the city largely deserted and soon engulfed in flames.1959 – Luna 2 impacts Moon
The Soviet probe Luna 2 became the first human-made object to reach the Moon’s surface.1901 – Death of U.S. President William McKinley
After being shot by an assassin, President McKinley died on 14 September; Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him as the youngest U.S. president to that point.🎂
Birthdays
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Indian Personalities
- 1923
– Ram Jethmalani — Eminent Indian lawyer,
politician, and former Union Law Minister.
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International Personalities
- Alexander
von Humboldt (1769) — German polymath,
geographer, and explorer.
- Margaret
Sanger (1879) — American birth-control activist
and sex educator.
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Deaths
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International Personalities
- Isadora
Duncan (1927) — Iconic American dancer, died in an
accident in Nice, France.
- Princess
Grace of Monaco (1982) — Former American
actress Grace Kelly died following a car crash.
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Did You Know?
The Agri-Horticultural Garden of Calcutta,
which began functioning on 14 September 1820, is among the oldest botanical
gardens in India, and played an early role in helping introduce and acclimatize
plant species during colonial times.
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Final Thoughts
14 September offers a tapestry of language,
power, and remembrance. From Hindi Diwas, which uplifts India’s
linguistic identity, to historic milestones like the fall of Delhi in 1803 and
McKinley’s death in the U.S., the day sweeps across time and geography.
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