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Historical Event on 9/26/1996

Deve Gowda, PM, takes oath as Rajya Sabha member. He was the first PM to enter parliament through RS. Indira Gandhi was already a RS member when elected leader in 1966.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/8/1997India lifts Asia Cup tennis title in Delhi.
9/25/1962Rajiv Ramesh Kulkarni, cricketer (Indian Test pace bowler 1986-87), was born in Bombay.
3/29/1954Indian Institute of Public Administration inaugurated.
6/3/1890Baburao Painter (Baburao Krishnaji Meshri), famous painter, sculptor, film producer and director, was born.
10/1/1997Bus with 70 people fell into a stream near Cuddappah.
9/11/1911Amarnath Lala, right-hand Indian all-rounder of 30s and 40s, was born at Lahore in Pakistan. He was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 1991.
3/19/1907Dr. Dilawar Hussain, right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, was born.
3/19/1907Firuz Shah Tughluq(1351-88), nephew of Muhammad Tughluq, succeded as emperor of Delhi.
10/6/1954Nehru declared the National Health Scheme for the entire country.
10/2/1961Indian Limited Shipping Transport Corporation established.