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Historical Event on 1/26/1993

Sub Lt. Rubi Singh of the Navy becomes the first woman in India to lead an armed force contingent in the Republic Day parade at New Delhi; British PM John Major attends as the first ever British head of Government as Chief Guest.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/14/1964Nehru Commemorative coin is released.
5/28/1923Nandamuri Tarak Ramarao, film star, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and founder of Telgu Desam Party, was born. He has acted in many films including 'Patal Bhairavi'.
7/20/1954Armistice for Indo-China signed.
5/18/1992President R. Venkataraman reaches Beijing.
6/20/1997Basu Bhattacharya (65), film-maker, died in Mumbai.
2/23/1768Nizam accepted British supremacy and Smith Col. signed peace treaty with the Nizam.
11/1/1950First Indigenous Steam Engine from Chitranjan Rail Factory railed out.
3/16/1966Judge Amal Kumar Sarkar became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 29/06/1966.
7/8/1928Eighteen died when an East Indian Railroad train was derailed after saboteurs removed part of the tracks.
3/16/2000Rabri Devi, Bihar Chief Minister, wins trust vote.