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Historical Event on 8/26/1852

Bombay Association was established.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/16/1853The first Railway Train on Indian sub-continent ran over a streach of 21 miles i.e. 35 kms from Bombay to Thane. In the inauguration ceremony, 14 railway carriages carrying about 400 guests left Bori Bunder (presently C.S.T.) at 3.30 pm, amidst the loud applause of a vast multitude and to the salute of 21 guns.
6/8/1999ATP announced Paes-Bhupathi as No. 1 ranked doubles team. In individual doubles ranking, Bhupathi and Paes were No. 1 and 2 respectively.
3/15/1946Attlee offers India full independence after agreement on constitution in London.
7/31/1992Thailand Airlines crashed in Himalayan Range, 113 persons died.
11/16/1908Bommi Narsingh Reddy, famous film story writer, was born.
8/5/1905Subhadrakumari Chauvhan, famous Hindi poet, was born.
12/26/190723rd session of the Indian National Congress was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Bose. In this session, Congress was split into two groups named 'Extremists' under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai and 'Moderates' under the leadership of Dr. Rashbehari Bose. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta took active part on the moderate side. Anand Bazar reported with headings as ""The 23rd National Congress. Presidential Election. Tilak's Amendment. Uproarious Proceedings. Free Fight. Police Aid. Pandal Cleared. Police Escort Tilak. Adjourned Sine Die"".
6/12/1975Allahabad court voids Indira Gandhi's election as premier, citing corruption at New Delhi.
3/16/1977Sixth General Election of India begins.
11/28/1990Union Cabinet approves re-induction of Airbus A-320 in the domestic sector.