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Historical Event on 7/26/1993

Swami Chinmayananda is named 1992 Hindu of the Year for a lifetime of dynamic service to Sanatana Dharma worldwide. He attained 'mahasamadhi' on July 26 at age 77.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/14/1979Nirode Ranjan Chowdhury, cricketer, two Tests for India and bowling average of 205, died.
4/24/1918Durgaprasad Dhar, former Vice President of Planning Commission, was born.
1/4/1999Karnataka's Farah Khan made it three-in-a-row in the National ladies billiards championship in Delhi.
5/25/1961Woorkeri Venkar Raman, left-hand batsman and slow-spin bowler, was born in Madras.
5/2/1908Police in Calcutta discover a cache of explosives for use in alleged anarchist plot.
11/17/1915Vishnu Gopal Pingle was hanged for revolting against the Indian Army in Talegaon prison of Pune.
10/29/1930Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is sent back to prison for two yearrs following a speech he made at Allahabad the day after his release from jail.
2/1/1942Lt Col HT Hogan raised the Regiment at Malir Cantonment.
11/18/1925Madhukar Gopal Pathak, noted author and film director, was born.
12/10/1979Mother Teresa wins Nobel Peace prize.