Every year on 24 February, India commemorates Central Excise Day to acknowledge the significant contributions of Central Excise officers to the nation. This day marks the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act in 1944, a pivotal moment in India's legislative history that underscores the importance of excise duties in the country's economy. The celebration of this day aims to enhance public awareness about the crucial role these officers play in the financial governance and regulation of the country.

Here is the list of major events on February 24 over the years
| Year | Events on February 24 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 24 February, 1670 | Birth of Rajaram I, younger son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. |
2 | 24 February, 1739 | Battle of Karnal - Iranian ruler Nadir Shah's army defeated Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. |
3 | 24 February, 1822 | Inauguration of the first Swaminarayan temple, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Ahmedabad. |
4 | 24 February, 1903 | Birth of Sachindra Choudhary, Indian lawyer and former Finance Minister of India. |
5 | 24 February, 1920 | Birth of V. Nanammal, India's oldest yoga teacher. |
6 | 24 February, 1939 | Birth of Joy Mukherjee, Indian actor and filmmaker. |
7 | 24 February, 1948 | Birth of Jayalalithaa, actress and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. |
8 | 24 February, 1963 | Birth of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, acclaimed Indian film director and producer. |
9 | 24 February, 1972 | Birth of Pooja Bhatt, Indian actress, director, and producer. |
10 | 24 February, 1985 | Birth of Nakash Aziz, Indian playback singer and composer. |
11 | 24 February, 1986 | Death of Rukmini Devi Arundale, Indian theosophist, dancer, and choreographer. |
12 | 24 February, 1998 | Death of Lalita Pawar, veteran Indian actress. |
13 | February 24, 2011 | Deaths of Anant Pai, Indian writer and painter, and Bhimsen Joshi, renowned Hindustani classical singer. |
14 | 24 February, 2018 | Death of Sridevi, legendary Indian actress. |
15 | 24 February 2019 | Toxic illicit liquor tragedy in Golaghat district, India, claimed at least 133 lives. |
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Story first published: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10:11 [IST]


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