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On the 19th of January each year, the Indian state of Tripura celebrates Kokborok Day, marking the appreciation and development of the Kokborok language, officially recognized in the state. This occasion, which also commemorates the day in 1979 when Kokborok was first acknowledged as an official language, is highlighted by a variety of cultural programs and literary activities. This celebration is a testament to the rich linguistic heritage of Tripura and its commitment to preserving and promoting its native language.
Here is the list of major events on January 19 over the years
| Year | Events on January 19 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 19 January 1905 | Debendranath Tagore, philosopher and writer, passed away. |
2 | 19 January 1911 | Choor Singh, Indian-Singaporean lawyer and judge, passed away. |
3 | 19 January 1919 | Dharam Singh, Olympic gold medalist (1964), was born. |
4 | 19 January 1966 | Indira Gandhi was elected as the fourth Prime Minister of India. |
5 | 19 January 1977 | Hindu Kumbh Mela attracted a record-breaking crowd of 15 million people. |
6 | 19 January 1979 | Kokborok was officially recognized as a language in Tripura, celebrated annually as Kokborok Day. |
7 | 19 January 1984 | Maharana Pratap Death Anniversary. |
8 | 19 January 1984 | Karun Chandok, Indian racing driver, was born. |
9 | 19 January 1990 | Bhawan Shree Rajneesh, Indian guru and mystic, passed away. |
10 | 19 January 2012 | Deepshikha Nagpal married Indian actor Keshav Arora. |
11 | 19 January 2016 | Asin Thottumkal married Rahul Sharma, co-founder of Micromax. |
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Story first published: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 15:26 [IST]
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