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Historical Event on 1/26/1929

Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/31/1962Krishna Menon, Home Minister, resign due to attack by China.
7/9/1938Sanjeev Kumar, famous Hindi film actor, was born.
10/4/1907Riots in Calcutta.
1/6/1980In the general election (7th) of India, Indira Gandhi led Indian National Congress Party gains two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha legislative elections.
11/28/1993JRD Tata, 89, passed away in Geneva.
6/1/1972Space Commission and Department of Space was set up. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) brought under Department of Space (DOS).
4/29/1909Tukdoji Maharaj, social reformer, modern Saint and poet, was born at Yavli in Amravati district, Maharashtra.
6/23/1894Edward VIII, king of Great Brit/N-Ireland and emperor of India (1936), was born.
9/9/1812The first paper currency was issued by the Bank of Bengal. The notes of this bank were later printed by Perkins, Heath & Co. in England. They can be distinguished into at least 10 different types. They were issued in a wide range of denominations from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1000.
7/11/1998Indians bag a silver and a bronze at the International Physics Olympiad in Reykjavik.