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Historical Event on 1/26/1950

Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) became the first President of India. He remained President from Jan. 26,1950 to May 13, 1962.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/31/1997Rushmi Chakravarthy makes it a double in the National hardcourt tennis in Mumbai.
2/9/1931A set of six stamps were issued during the inauguration of New Delhi.
9/24/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was second time crowned by 'Tantrik Paddhati'.
9/24/1674Babur's eldest son Humayun ascended the throne. He was, doubtless, a man of parts.
6/15/1659Aurangzeb was declared as the Emperor of India at Red Fort Delhi.
11/3/1984Body of assassinated Indian PM Indira Gandhi cremated.
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
4/27/1986Congress (I) expels former Union Minister Pranab Kumar Mukherjee from the party for 6 years.
11/24/1998Polling is held in 626 assembly constituencies spread over four States - Delhi, Madhya Prades, Mizoram and Rajasthan.
11/15/1621Jahangir captured Kakda Fort.