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Historical Event on 4/26/1895

Guru Baksha Singh, modern Punjabi litterateur was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/3/1945No. 8 Squadron becomes the first to convert onto the Spitfire VIII during the previous month and commencing operations on 3 January 1945 in the Kangaw area.
8/25/1969Vivek Upendra Krishna Razdan, cricket pace bowler (Indian Test 1989-90), was born in Delhi.
8/13/1795Ahilyabai Holkar passed away at the age of 70.
3/22/1885Gulam Yazdani, great archaeologist and critic, was born.
5/5/1944Gandhi-Jinnah talks break down on Pakistan issue.
2/12/1993Kapil Dev crosses 400 wickets and 5000 runs in test cricket.
5/1/1947Congress Working Committee accepts Partition in principle.
4/9/1965Fighting breaks out in the Rann of Kutch between Indian and Pakistani troops. Pakistan attacked Indian borders, Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet, this was manned by the State Armed Police Batallions. In Kutch launched its 8th Infantry Division supported by two regiments of M47/48 Pattons. Operation 'Desert Hawk' was launched to draw away reserves from other vulnerable areas, and possibly to test India's resolve. The Indian Army did not rise to the bait.
2/9/1942Chiang Kai-Shek meets Sir Stafford Cripps, British Viceroy in India.
1/26/1992BJP President Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi hoists the national flag at the heavily-guarded Lal Chowk in Srinagar.