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Historical Event on 11/14/1995

National Human Rights Commission's conference on 'Human Rights in Prisons' begins in New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/23/1994Arati Gupta (Saha) succumbed to an incurable jaundice. (29-9-99).
4/4/1926Martial law is declared in Calcutta as rioting continues.
1/1/1975Shankarrao Vasudev Kirloskar, famous iindustrialist, died.
11/14/199710th International Film Festival for children and young people ambles into Hyderabad atop Gajju, the delightful elephant mascot. About 125 films from 30 countries will be screened.
9/4/1962Kiran Shankar More, great Indian wicket-keeper in 49 Tests 1986-93, was born in Baroda.
1/30/1997Mahatma Gandhi's ashes immersed in Sangam.
1/16/1999Ritwick Bhattacharya (Delhi) and Mekhala Subedar (Maharashtra) won the men's and women's titles in the National squash championship in Calcutta.
7/17/1987V. P. Singh announces resignation from Congress; R. Venkataraman elected President of India.
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.
3/22/1977Janata and its allies gain absolute majority in Lok Sabha.