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Historical Event on 1/24/1950
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected to become the first President of India and 'Jana Gana Mana....' was accepted as the National Anthem of the country.

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1/25/2000	The Centre begins the process of privatising the country's domestic carrier, Indian Airlines, and also approves the sale of majority equity in Modern Foods India Limited.
12/11/1986	The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).
10/27/1969	Darshansingh Pheruman died in Amritsar during the 74th day of his fast, which he had undertaken for the merger of Chandigarh in Punjab.
10/1/1992	Broadcasting of Zee TV started.
1/25/1995	India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
5/4/1998	India is placed on the US Special 309 watch list.
3/12/1992	A devastating wave of car-bomb explosions killed an estimated 300 people and injured hundreds more today in the large western Indian port city of Bombay. The first blast ripped through the city's stock exchange building, and minutes later a dozen slightly less powerful explosions rocked the bustling city center.The bomb attacks appeared to have been part of a carefully planned operation.The devices were clearly meant to cause maximum loss of life and damage to property.
7/17/1992	Lok Sabha rejects no-trust motion.
11/25/1977	John Lobo became the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 30/06/79).
5/26/1916	Rangnath Manohar Joshi (Nirmal Guruji), Marathi author, was born.

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Historical Event on 1/24/1950 Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected to become the first President of India and 'Jana Gana Mana....' was accepted as the National Anthem of the country.

Historical Event on 1/24/1950
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected to become the first President of India and 'Jana Gana Mana....' was accepted as the National Anthem of the country.