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Historical Event on 1/26/1992

Bharat Bhushan, the legendary romantic film hero of the 1950's, passed away at the age of 71 years.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/18/1871Vishnubuwa Brahamchari, first missionary of Hindu religion, passed away.
2/25/1962India Congress Party wins elections.
11/11/1888Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, freedom fighter, was born in Mecca. He was an outspoken champion of rationalism and progressiveness in all spheres of Indian life.
12/10/1948Human Rights Day.
6/13/1973Sir Ram Nath Chopra, great professor of Pharmacology of National Drug Research Institute of India, passed away.
12/14/1901Gandhiji reaches Rajkot via Porbunder.
4/12/1871Gangadhar Balkrishna Deshpande, editor in modern era and dictionary creator, was born.
4/16/1903Kalka-Simla Railway line section was opened for public conveyance.
3/3/1906Krishnarao Shiva Shelvankar, journalist and diplomat, was born.
1/2/1757After the Battle of Plassey, Clive, Britisher, defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal and re-captured Calcutta, after it had been seized by the Nawab of Bengal who had used the ""Black Hole"" to imprison British captives.