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Every year on January 12, India celebrates National Youth Day to honor the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a pivotal figure of the 19th century known for his deep faith in the dynamism and potential of the youth. The observance began in 1984, with the Indian government earmarking this day to accentuate the role of young individuals in the cultural fabric of the country. Swami Vivekananda, born on this day in 1863, was a revered Indian Hindu monk whose teachings continue to inspire the youth across the nation.
Here is the list of major events on January 12 over the years
| Year | Events on January 12 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | January 12, 1598 | Birth of Jijau, the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire. |
2 | January 12, 1863 | Birth of Swami Vivekananda, a revered Hindu monk and inspiration for National Youth Day. |
3 | January 12, 1895 | Birth of Yellapragada Subbaro, pioneering Indian biochemist. |
4 | January 12, 1918 | Birth of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, known for the Transcendental Meditation technique. |
5 | January 12, 1934 | Death of Surya Sen, revolutionary in the Indian Independence Movement. |
6 | January 12, 1936 | Birth of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, politician from Jammu and Kashmir. |
7 | January 12, 1941 | Birth of Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, Indian politician and former Union Minister. |
8 | January 12, 1942 | Death of M.S. Nagappa, an Indian sculptor known for his work during British India. |
9 | January 12, 1948 | Mahatma Gandhi commenced his last fast. |
10 | January 12, 1958 | Birth of Arun Govil, Indian actor and producer. |
11 | January 12, 1972 | Birth of Priyanka Gandhi, Indian politician. |
12 | January 12, 1973 | Birth of Sakshi Tanwar, Indian actress and television presenter. |
13 | January 12, 1989 | Death of Chellapilla Satyam, Indian music director. |
14 | January 12, 1991 | Birth of Harika Dronavalli, Indian chess grandmaster. |
15 | January 12, 1993 | Birth of Mithila Palkar, Indian actress known for her roles in "Girl in the City" and "Little Things". |
16 | January 12, 2004 | Death of Ramakrishna Mahabaleshwar Hegde, 10th Chief Minister of Karnataka. |
17 | January 12, 2005 | Death of Amrish Lal Puri, celebrated Indian actor in theatre and cinema. |
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Story first published: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 12:26 [IST]
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