Hindi Become the Official Language

On September 14, 1949

Hindi became the official language of India.

This day is now celebrated yearly as a national holiday and is known as Hindi Day.

This Day in History - September 14

1985

The American sitcom 'The Golden Girls' premiered on NBC.

1829

The Ottoman Empire signed the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, which ended the Russo-Turkish War.

1963

Mary Ann Fischer gave birth to quintuplets, who became the first US quintuplets to survive past infancy.

1716

Boston Light was illuminated for the first time.

1752

Britain skipped 11 days of the Calendar from September 3 to September 13, with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar starting on this day.

What Happened on Sep 14?

What Happened in 1949?