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When is Children's Day

When is Children's Day celebrated?
 
Children's Day is celebrated each year on the birth anniversary of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, which is on November 14.
 
Why do we celebrate Children's Day
 
Children's Day is celebrated as a tribute to Nehru. Nehru, fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' was born on November 14, 1889. He was known for his affection for kids. He also established Children's Film Society India in 1955 to create indigenous cinema exclusively for kids.
 
Who started Children's Day
 
Before 1964, India celebrated Children's Day on November 20 (the United Nations observes it on this day.) However, after the death of Pandit Nehru
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Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 10:58 AM IST

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 11:34 AM IST

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 4:21 PM IST

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 6:44 PM IST

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 9:45 AM IST

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2023 | 2:34 PM IST

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 12:50 PM IST

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 11:02 AM IST

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 10:56 AM IST

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2021 | 9:35 AM IST

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2020 | 9:35 AM IST

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