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Historical Event on 9/26/1946

Gandhiji was interviewed with Wavell.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/20/1997Basu Bhattacharya (65), film-maker, died in Mumbai.
3/4/1990Congress (I) gains absolute majority in Arunachal Pradesh; Gegong Apang CM.
7/29/1991Vazhappadi K. Ramamurthy, Union Labour Minister, resigns on account of differences on Cauvery water issue.
7/4/1997Centre frees from its control nine top public sector undertakings, accounting for over Rs. 10,000 crore profits annually, to become global giants by providing them full financial and operational autonomy. This included newsprint and paper from licensing controls.
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
1/25/1880Brahmo Samaj of modernisation and fraternity amongst religions Nababidhan Keshab Chandra Sen introduced.
8/2/1987Geet Sethi retains the World Amateur Billiards title.
4/4/1996Supreme Court rules that political parties without audited accounts cannot take advantage of an election law that exempts tax expenditure on candidates.
7/13/1957Behram Navrosji Karanjia, leading merchant and director of various companies, passed away.
1/20/1817Ram Mohun Roy started Hindu College in Calcutta with the help of Justice H. East David Hare. This college was later renamed as the Presidency College.