January 14 in History: From third battle of Panipat to an open war and lot more!

Turning the pages of history, we came across a brutal battle fought between Marathas and Afghans, an open war against the terrorist group Al-Qaeda, a new prototype of a fighter plane taking its first flight and a lot more! Let's dive in today's history.

1761

The Third Battle of Panipat is fought in India between Marathas and Afghans 
 

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1950

The first prototype of the MiG-17 takes its maiden flight

(Photograph:WION)

1953

Josip Broz Tito is elected as the first President of Yugoslavia

(Photograph:WION)

1960

The Reserve Bank of Australia is established

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2010

Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group Al-Qaeda

(Photograph:WION)