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Historical Event on 2/26/1996

Sahib Singh Verma sworn in as Delhi's second CM.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/7/1900Ranga N.G, professor and politician, was born.
6/26/1955Poland and India affirm Panchsheel.
5/7/1990Foundation stones are laid in Ayodhya for a new temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama as Hindu nationalism rises. Government disallows the Shilanyas.
8/18/1985Assam Assembly dissolved (18).
1/5/1985Rajiv Gandhi promises to solve the Punjab problem without yielding to 'separatist ideologies.
10/2/1955Nehru inaugurated an Integral Coach factory at Perambur.
3/23/1967Pandey Bechain Sharma (Ugra) passed away.
9/30/2000Gen. S. Padmanabhan takes over as the new Chief of the Army Staff from Gen. V. P. Malik.
11/9/1990Vishwanath Pratap Singh resigned from the post of Prime Minister of India after losing the Vote of Confidence moved against him.
10/29/1964Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time.