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Every year, on the 10th of January, World Hindi Day is observed with the purpose of showcasing the significance of the Hindi language. This date was chosen to honor the first World Hindi Conference, which took place in Nagpur in 1975. The conference is a triennial event that aims to increase awareness about the contributions of key figures in the Hindi language field. In this article, we delve into the historical essence of January 10, highlighting both its global and Indian significance, including the birth of notable personalities and other pivotal events.
Here is the list of major events on January 10 over the years:
| Year | Events on January 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | January 10, 1510 | Birth of Achyutananda, a 16th-century poet, seer, and Vaishnav saint from Odisha. |
2 | January 10, 1896 | Birth of Narhar Vishnu Gadgil, a freedom fighter and politician from Maharashtra. |
3 | January 10, 1923 | Birth of Olappamanna, an Indian poet of Malayalam literature. |
4 | January 10, 1949 | Birth of Allu Arvind, a renowned film producer and distributor in Tollywood. |
5 | January 10, 1964 | Conflict between Muslims and Hindus took place in Calcutta. |
6 | January 10, 1966 | India and Pakistan signed the Tashkent Declaration Peace Agreement. |
7 | January 10, 1967 | Death of Radhabinod Pal, an esteemed jurist and member of the United Nations International Law Commission (1952-1966). |
8 | January 10, 1971 | Birth of Rakesh Chaurasia, an Indian flutist. |
9 | January 10, 1974 | Birth of Hrithik Roshan, a famous Indian actor. |
10 | January 10, 1975 | First World Hindi Conference took place in Nagpur, leading to the observance of World Hindi Day annually. |
11 | January 10, 1983 | Birth of Pritha Hari, an actress in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films. |
12 | January 10, 1984 | Birth of Kalki Koechlin, a French actress and writer. |
13 | January 10, 1990 | Birth of Drishti Dhami, an Indian actress and model. |
14 | January 10, 1990 | Birth of Aishwarya Rajesh, known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. |
15 | 10 January 2011 | Death of Vivek Shauk, a versatile actor, comedian, writer, and singer. |
16 | January 10, 2011 | Death of S. Ramachandra, a National Award-winning Indian cinematographer. |
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Story first published: Thursday, January 9, 2025, 10:59 [IST]
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