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Every year, on the 15th of January, India celebrates Army Day, paying homage to Field Marshal Kondandera M. Cariappa, its first Army Chief. This day marks his historic assumption of the role in 1949, taking over from the last British Army Chief, General Francis Butcher. Born on January 28, 1900, in what is now Karnataka, Cariappa was among the first Indians to receive the King's Commission in 1919 and notably, the first Indian officer to attend the Staff College in Quetta in 1933. This article delves into the significance of January 15 in Indian history, highlighting key events, notable births, and deaths on this date.
Here is the list of major events on January 15 over the years
| Year | Events on January 15 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 15 January 1868 | Birth of Taravat Madhavan Nair - Political activist of the Dravidian movement. |
2 | 15 January 1868 | Death of Ramgopal Ghosh - Businessman, social reformer, and leader of the Young Bengal group. |
3 | 15 January 1888 | Birth of Saifuddin Kitchlu - Freedom fighter and barrister. |
4 | 15 January 1949 | Army Day - India celebrates Army Day to honor Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, the first Indian Army Chief, who assumed the role on this day, taking over from British Army Chief General Francis Butcher. |
5 | 15 January 1956 | Birth of Mayawati - Indian politician, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. |
6 | 15 January 1967 | Birth of Bhanu Priya - Film actress and Kuchipudi dancer in Indian cinema. |
7 | 15 January 1976 | Birth of Mohan Raja - Tamil film director known for his work in Tamil cinema. |
8 | 15 January 1981 | Death of Devaneya Pavanar - Tamil writer who authored over 35 books. |
9 | 15 January 1982 | Birth of Neil Nitin Mukesh - Actor known for his roles in Hindi films. |
10 | 15 January 1986 | Birth of Vikram Prabhu - Actor in Tamil cinema. |
11 | 15 January 1994 | Death of Harilal Upadhyaya - Gujarati novelist and poet. |
12 | January 15, 2009 | Death of Tapan Sinha - Acclaimed Indian film director, celebrated alongside Satyajit Ray. |
13 | January 15, 2010 | Death of Mandakini Kamalakar Gogate - Marathi writer. |
14 | January 15, 2014 | Death of Namdev Laxman Dhasal - Poet, writer, and Dalit activist in Marathi literature. |
15 | January 15, 2019 | Beginning of Kumbh Mela - A sacred bathing ritual with around 15 million people attending the event at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. |
This table captures the significant events, births, and deaths that took place on January 15, spanning military, cultural, and spiritual domains in Indian history.
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