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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
7/5/1970Indian ship capsized in Krishna River in eastern India claiming 150 lives.
6/5/1927Sarjit Singh Bal, educationist, was born in Renala Khurd, Punjab.
12/11/1845First battle between Britishers and Sikhs. In 1849, Punjab lost its independence. This is referred as the first Anglo-Sikh War.
1/6/1983Indian National Congress lost for the first time in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka State Assembly Elections.
9/3/1979M. M. Bhatnagar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 14-06-1985.
8/3/1947Shetkari Kamgar Party was established at Devachi Alandi.
4/18/1998Dr. A. R. Kidwai is appointed Governor of West Bengal.
2/25/1869Anand Shankar Bapubhai Dhruv, Sanskrit Pandit and editor of monthly magzine 'Vasant' , was born.
4/8/2000Air India wins the Rani of Jhansi women's cricket tournament in Chennai.
12/13/2000Vikram Sood is appointed new RAW Chief.