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Historical Event on 11/26/1949

Constitution of India was adopted

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1982Doordarshan's national programme and the first nationwide colour transmission started by Delhi Doordarshan.
12/31/1984Rajiv Gandhi was sworn is as the 6th Prime Minister of India. He succeeded his mother Indira Gandhi. He became the Prime Minister of India for a second time and first time after elections.
10/2/1934Indian Naval Force was established.
7/16/1856Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar, on the request of Governor Lord Canning, instituted a law announcing the right of Hindu widows for re-marriage.
11/11/1866Patthe Bapurao (Shridhar Krishna Kulkarni), famous poet Shahir, was born.
8/3/1890Sriprakash, freedom fighter, prolific writer and member of the AICC, was born at Varanasi.
3/3/1891Office of Superintendent of Immigration (Treasury Dept) created.
1/18/1972Vinod Ganpat Kambli, cricketer (prolific Indian batsman 1993-), was born in Bombay.
1/6/1987An International Conference to commemorate the 75 anniversary of the African National Congress opens in New Delhi.
7/29/1997India to revive 'Agni' Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile programme.