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Historical Event on 2/26/1984

Satellite Insat 1-B dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/18/1961The Navy went into action under the command of Rear Admiral BS Soman, then Flag Officer Commanding, Indian Fleet. The ships conducted their mission in three geographical areas for liberating Goa .
6/2/1908Sri Aurobindo, freedom fighter, was arrested in Manik Tala Bomb explosion case.
9/5/1793Mir Kasim lost To Britishers near Rajmahal in battle of Udaynala.
9/22/1931Gandhi meets Charlie Chaplin in London.
2/28/1988Jaydev, famous music director, passed away.
8/10/1855Alladiya Khan, famous singer of Kolhapur court, was born.
8/16/1996CBI raids house of former minister Sukh Ram and finds cash and jewellery to the tune of Rs. 3 crore.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
12/31/1988Treaty signed between India and Pakistan for not to target nuclear sites of each other.
6/13/2000Yashwant Sinha, Finance Minister, announces a one-time settlement of outstanding loans below Rs. 10 crores in a move aimed at ridding the public sector banks of Rs. 51,000 crores of bad loans.