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Historical Event on 1/26/1929

Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/29/1953Indian National Academy of Dance, Drama and Music inaugurated.
6/29/2000The Election Commission derecognises seven regional parties in some states -- Samata Party in Haryana, Shiv Sena in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the RJD in Manipur, NTR-Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh, the Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) in Chandigarh, the United Minority Front in Assam and the Haryana Vikas Party in Haryana-- These will remain registered but unrecognised parties.
10/2/1954Chandernagar, former under French possession, was made a part of West Bengal.
5/13/1962Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963)
1/19/1948India and Pakistan accept U.N. mediation in New York.
1/31/1992The Securities and Exchange Board of India given statutory power as an autonomous body.
6/3/1992M. N. Goiporia, SBI Chairman, asked to go on leave following security scam.
8/21/1997Krishan Kant assumes office as tenth Vice President of India.
5/5/1966Jan Congress Party was established in Orissa.
11/1/1961First passenger Plane flight AVRO HS748.