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Historical Event on 2/26/1998

Kalyan Singh wins the ''composite floor test'' in the Assembly, securing 225 votes against the 196 got by Jagadambika Pal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/2/1921Satyajeet Ray, world famous film director and a very short story writer, was born in a family of artistS. In 1989, he was awarded highest honour of France ''Legion d Honeur''.
12/22/1994Sunil Gavaskar takes oath of office as the Sheriff of Bombay.
11/27/1935Prakash Bhandari, cricketer (3 Tests for India in mid-50's, 77 runs), was born in Delhi
11/2/1990Many die in firing in Ayodhya as Karsevaks storm the Ram Janma Bhumi/Babri Masjid structure. Curfew in many areas in north and west India to prevent communal violence. Several people die in violence.
9/9/1997Pravin Thipsay becomes India's third chess Grand Master.
4/4/1999India routed China 5-0 in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I second round play-off in Calcutta.
10/28/1627Jahangir, Mughal emperor, weak from asthma and no food, died at Bhimghar near Kashmir. He was buried at Shahdara (Lahore) on the banks of the Ravi. During his last days, he remained in the custody of Aurangzeb. ( 28/10 or 7/11).
2/6/1827Shyam Shastri, musician and a great artist of India, passed away at the age of 65 years.
12/9/1873Lord Northbrook, Viceroy and Governor General of India laid the foundation stone of the building.
8/6/1993Medha Patkar suspends anti-Narmada stir and drops her ''jal samarpan'' threat.