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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
1/11/1994Shankarrao Savekar, veteran cameraman of film industry, passed away.
5/13/1918Balasarswati, famous dancer of Bharat Natyam, was born.
1/3/1997Olympian Jaspal Rana sets new national mark in junior men's sports pistol 25 metres in National Shooting in Asansol.
6/8/2000Bomb blasts rock churches in three states (A.P, Karnataka and Goa).
1/20/1871Sir Ratanji Jamshedji Tata, famous Indian industrialist, was born.
3/23/1947Lord Mountbatten was sent as a Viceroy to India who was designated to free India.
11/7/1995G-15 summit concludes calling for South-South cooperation and reduction of trade barriers, tariffs among the member countries, stability of interest and exchange rates.
8/15/1972Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.
8/17/1934Murasoli Shanmuga Sundram Maran was born in Thirukkuvalai village in Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu).
1/1/1932Publication of Marathi Newspaper 'Sakal' started.