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Historical Event on 4/26/1990

V. R. P. Menon, an Air Force Engineer, broke the world record in Chandigargh.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/3/1751Pilaji Jadhav died.
7/31/1993Transport operators begin nation-wide strike.
12/16/1999The second phase of national AIDS programme is launched.
6/17/1887Dr. Kailas Nath Katju, freedom fighter, politician, leader and Governor of Orissa and West Bengal, was born.
9/21/1945British promise India independence.
3/30/1996Congress I splits in Tamil Nadu. Group led by G.K. Moopanar makes alliance with DMK.
9/2/1993Vice Admiral V.S. Shekhawat appointed new naval chief.
12/4/1992RBI devalues Rupee by 1.18% against the US dollar. India emerges overall champions with 10 golds; 8 silver and 14 bronzes in the 4th Asian Junior Athletic meet in New Delhi.
6/20/1985The Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian decoration, was presented to Mother Teresa by President Ronald Reagan.
3/30/1994G-15 summit in New Delhi decides to set up a trade panel.