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On 21 February, the world commemorates International Mother Language Day, a tribute to linguistic diversity and multilingualism's importance. This day, first proposed by Bangladesh, was officially recognized at the UNESCO General Conference in 1999 and has been celebrated globally since 2000. The day not only honors the vast array of languages spoken around the world but also emphasizes the significance of preserving cultural heritage through language.
Here is the list of major events on February 21 over the years
| Year | Events on February 21 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 21 February, 1829 | Kittur Rani Chennamma, the Indian Queen of Kittur who led an armed resistance against the British East India Company, passed away. |
2 | 21 February, 1894 | Birth of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, Indian scientist and the first director of the Council of Industrial Research. |
3 | 21 February, 1896 | Birth of Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', a prominent Indian poet, novelist, essayist, and storyteller. |
4 | 21 February, 1924 | Birth of Gulab Khandelwal, Indian poet known for his diverse poetic forms. |
5 | 21 February, 1948 | Founding of the National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR), a significant moment in motorsports history. |
6 | 21 February, 1961 | Birth of Abhijit Banerjee, an Indian-American economist and Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT. |
7 | 21 February, 1975 | Birth of Raj Chakraborty, Indian film director, actor, and producer. |
8 | 21 February, 1978 | Birth of Smita Bansal, Indian actress known for her work in television and films. |
9 | 21 February, 1981 | NASA launched Comstar D-4, showcasing advancements in satellite technology. |
10 | 21 February, 1999 | The Lahore Declaration, a nuclear agreement between India and Pakistan, was signed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Nawaz Sharif. |
11 | 21 February, 2011 | Death of Aranmula Ponnamma, National Award-winning Malayalam actress. |
12 | 21 February, 2013 | Hyderabad bombings resulted in 21 deaths and 54 injuries. |
13 | 21 February, 2018 | Kamal Haasan launched his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, in Tamil Nadu. |
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Story first published: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 8:19 [IST]
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