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Historical Event on 1/26/1950

India is proclaimed a Sovereign Democratic Republic ceasing to be a British dominion and adopted Indian Constitution which came into force.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/8/1956Tryambak Sitaram Karkhanis, founder of 'Maharashtra Drama Group' (Maharashtra Natak Mandali), died.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
2/15/1992Kesri Publications started the first Indian newspaper in `Brail' lipi (language).
11/12/1946Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya died at the age of 85.
1/11/1996Canadian PM Jean Chretien visits New Delhi.
6/19/1949People of Chandernagar, the French Indian Settlement, decided to merge with the Indian Union.
6/26/1975Chaudhary Charan Singh, freedom fighter and Chief Minister of UP, arrested by British Government.
8/5/1975The RSS, Anand Marg, Jamat-i-Islami, and 23 other organisations were banned. Parliament approved Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA). Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) approved by the Parliament.
10/28/1991Chruchill Alemao of Goa set free by court.
10/14/1940Cliff Richards [Harry Webb], rock vocalist, was born in Lucknow, India.