1597- Maharana Pratap, known for his valiant and spirited defence against the Mughal Empire under Akbar, died at Chavand on 19th January in 1597.
He was the ruler of Mewar kingdom in present day Rajasthan, from 1572 until his death in 1597. He is notable for leading the Rajput resistance against the Mughals in the legendary battle of Haldighati in 1576.
1905- Death anniversary of Debendranath Tagore (born May 15, 1817—died January 19, 1905), a philosopher and religious reformer, who was involved in the creation of the Brahmo Samaj which was founded on 20 August, 1828 in Kolkata by Rammohan Roy.
His son was Rabindranath Tagore (first Asian to receive Nobel Prize).
1936 - First news bulletin was broadcast from All India Radio (Akashvani) on 19th January, 1936.
1990 - 19 January 1990 marks the day of the exodus for Kashmiri Pandits from Kashmir valley.
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