Day in History - “26 May”
If you're curious about today's historical events, you've come to the right source. Each day presents us with a range of significant occurrences that have shaped both Indian and world history. Today, we commemorate several noteworthy events that have taken place on this very day in the past.
1. 1739 - Afghanistan separated from India
On May 26, 1739, the historical event known as the Battle of Karnal took place, which eventually led to a significant territorial separation between Afghanistan and the Mughal Empire in India.
2. 1805 - Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy
3. 1896 - Dow Jones Index begins
Dow Jones index begins with an average of 12 industrial stocks (closing is 40.94)
4. 1969 - Apollo 10 Astronauts returned to Earth.
5. 1972 - The Soviet Union and the United States sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
The ABM Treaty regulated the establishment of anti-ballistic missile shields against nuclear missiles. It was one of the most important treaties between the two superpowers during the Cold War.
6. 1983 - NASA Launched EXOSAT
EXOSAT, which stands for European X-ray Observatory Satellite, was actually launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on May 26, 1983. It was a space telescope specifically designed for observing X-rays from celestial sources.
7. 1999 - ISRO orbitted 3 Satellites
On May 26, 1999, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched three satellites into orbit. The mission, known as PSLV-C2, marked a significant achievement for India's space program.
8. 1999 - Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid set a world record
On May 26, 1999, in a match against Sri Lanka, they set a partnership of 318 runs for the second wicket.
9. 2014 - Narendra Modi becomes the 15th Prime Minister of India
Narendra Modi, parliamentary leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, started the first tenure of his prime ministership, after his swearing-in as the 14th Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014.
Famous People's Birthday on May 26
1. 1945 - Vilasrao Deshmukh’s Birth Anniversary
Vilasrao Deshmukh (1945-2012) was an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress party. He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, one of the most populous states in India, for two non-consecutive terms.
2. 1968 - Dilip Joshi Birthday
Dilip Joshi is an Indian actor who is best known for his portrayal of the character Jethalal Gada in the popular Indian sitcom "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah." He was born on May 26, 1968, in Porbandar, Gujarat, India.
3. 1983 - Sushil Kumar’s Birthday
Sushil Kumar is an Indian wrestler who has achieved great success in the sport of freestyle wrestling. He was born on May 26, 1983, in Baprola village, Delhi, India.
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