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Several significant events in Indian and world history have occurred on January 26. Here are 10 special events that make January 26 even more special.
1930: Indian National Congress declared January 26 as "Purna Swaraj Day," demanding complete independence from British rule.
1950: India adopted its Constitution and officially became a sovereign republic. This day is now celebrated as Republic Day.
1973: The first Republic Day parade was held on Rajpath in New Delhi, showcasing India's military and cultural heritage.
1949: The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949, but it was implemented on January 26, 1950.
1952: The first general elections were held in India, a significant step in the country's democratic history.
1965: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 ended after the Tashkent Agreement, and the ceasefire came into effect on this day.
1974: India conducted its first successful nuclear test, "Smiling Buddha," becoming a nuclear power.
1998: India conducted further nuclear tests in Pokhran, strengthening its nuclear capabilities.
2001: A terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament led to heightened security across the country.
2015: US President Barack Obama attended the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, a historic moment in Indo-US diplomatic relations.