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Historical Event on 1/26/1992

BJP President Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi hoists the national flag at the heavily-guarded Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/17/1601Akbar, after eight month's siege, entered Asirgarh one of the strongest forts in India.
11/27/1935Prakash Bhandari, cricketer (3 Tests for India in mid-50's, 77 runs), was born in Delhi
3/22/1991Chautala sworn in as Haryana CM.
7/14/1997India finishes third in Asian women's weightlifting.
10/1/1990Justice Ranganath Mishra appointed Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
8/28/1934Justice Sujata Manohar was born.
7/20/1991Shanmugam, suspect in Rajiv murder case, found dead.
9/26/1977Uday Shankar (Chowdhury), producer and director of dance-based film 'Kalpana', passed away. He was the elder brother of Pandit Ravishankar. His main achievement was the blending of the Indian classical style with the Western Ballet and various folk dances.
4/4/1984Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian Astronaut to go in space from Baikanaur aboard Soviet Space Craft 'Soyuz 11' and revolved around the earth.
7/25/1982Gyani Zail Singh became 7th President of India. He held the office till July 25, 1987.