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Historical Event on 2/26/1887

Sir Benegal Narsingh Rao, an eminent lawyer and political leader, was born. He was the first Indian President of UN Security Council in 1950.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/3/1985The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff.
4/11/1952Treaty between France and India, transferring the former French settlement of Chandranagar to India, is ratified by the National Assembly, Paris. It was the last formal step in completing the process of sovereignty.
12/15/1976Daily newspaper ""Lokmat"" published it's first Jalgaon edit
1/1/1985Doordarshan starts Malayalam telecast from Trivandrum.
6/12/1975Drugaprasad Dhar, former deputy president of Planning Commission, died.
4/8/1973India takes control over Sikkim after anti-government riots.
11/1/1999Soli Sorbajee is re-appointed the Attorney General.
1/16/1988L. K. Jha, famous economist and member of Rajya Sabha, died.
6/9/1900Birsa Munda, freedom fighter and leader, died in Ranchi Jail.
9/17/1799Parshuram Bhau Patwardhan, an able leader and diplomat of Madhavrao Peshwa kingdom, passed away.