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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
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
9/30/1992Laurie Baker wins Rs. 25 lakh UN World Habitat award.
4/13/1947Diplomatic relations between India and Russia established.
12/20/1993India and Council of European Union sign a co-operation agreement in Brussels.
8/12/2000Neelam Jaswant Singh heaves the discus to a National mark (59.53m) in the Travancore National circuit athletics meet in Thiurvananthapuram.
9/10/1996Central Ethical Committee of ICMR on Human Research, constituted under the Chairmanship of Justice (Retired) M.N. Venkatachaliah, held its first meeting. Several sub committees were constituted to address specific topics viz. Epidemiological Research, Clinical Evaluation of Products to be Used on Humans, Organ Transplantation; Human Genetics, etc.
11/23/1997Nirad C.Chaudhuri, famous author, completed 100 years of his life.
1/16/1924In a tragic ship wreck, Kumaran Asan, famous Malayalam poet & eminent social worker, died.
3/13/1963Indian Govenment announced 'Arjun Awards' to boost the morale of various sports personalities.
1/5/1998Laloo Yadav, RJD president, and BSP chief Kanshi Ram launch a seven-party ""Jan Morcha"".