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Historical Event on 9/26/1996

Deve Gowda, PM, takes oath as Rajya Sabha member. He was the first PM to enter parliament through RS. Indira Gandhi was already a RS member when elected leader in 1966.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1974This year was announced to be observed as the ""World Population Year"".
10/18/1927Ramesh Vithaldas Divecha, cricketer (11 wickets for India in early 50's), was born in Bombay.
2/10/1979Itanagar was declared as capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
12/4/1910Amar Singh Ladha Nakum, cricketer (dashing Indian all-rounder of thirties), was born at Rajkot.
1/20/1949Junagarh formally merged with Saurashtra.
4/14/1998Kushabhau Thakre is declared elected BJP president.
11/17/1935Deodhar Gopal Krishna, great social worker and architect of ""Seva Sadan"" (Pune), passed away.
1/6/1832Publication of 'Darpan' magazine started.
8/20/1885First meeting of the Indian National Congress held.
8/13/2000The Government announces the opening up of the national long distance communication segment with no restriction on the number of players.