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March 14 was officially recognised as Pi(π) Day in 2009 when the US House of Representatives passed a resolution in House recognizing it as National Pi Day.

Written By:Mallika

Updated: March 12 2021 09:33:45 AM ET New Delhi, Delhi, India

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