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Historical Event on 1/26/1960

More medals for armed forces were instituted including the Vishisht Seva Medal (in the classes), Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal and Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medals.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/21/1991The President accepts the resignation of 5 cabinet members who were disqualified by the Speaker as per the anti-defection law.
4/1/1956Companies Act of 1913 was revised and Indian Companies Act of 1956 came into force.
12/5/1992V. P. Singh and hundreds arrested in Barabanki on the way to Ayodhya.
1/15/1973Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, DFC. retired as the Air Officer Commanding, India Command.
1/15/1973Bahadur Tair, under their leader Mongol of Hulagu Khan, captured Lahore.
4/22/1999Lok Sabha passes the 1999-2000 general budget through voice vote but without a debate and without amendments.
12/15/1803East India Company captured Orrisa state.
6/27/2000The Clinton administration rejects a demand by 21 U.S. Congressmen for declaring India a terrorist state in the wake of attacks on Christian priests and churches.
6/18/1943British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.
2/1/1986Pope John Paul II arrives in New Delhi for a 10-day visit.