26 July - India on this day15 events

Girilal Jain, famous journalist and editor, was born.

Mukeshchandra Mathur, famous playback singer, was born.

Gulabrai Sipahahimalani Ramchand, cricketer (valuable all-rounder in 33 Tests for India), was born in Karachi.

Gandhiji went back to Sabarmati Ashram after his release from jail.

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.

Unrest flares up in the Deccan region of India. Demand grows for self-determination.

Anti-government demonstrations held in Gujarat, defying the emergency law prohibiting such demonstrations.

Indian, UN Observer Mission in El Salvador joined (ONUSAL from Jul 1991 To Apr 1995).

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka observe bandh over Cauvery water issue.

The Centre imposes a ban on employing children belowing 14 years as domestic servants by all Government employees in the All India services at the insistence of the NHRC.

Jahangir captured Mewar from Rana Amar Singh. A treaty was signed. In the Mughal court, Rana and his son were treated with exceptional courtesy.

Gooroodas Banerjee was born in Calcutta. He was a Judge of Calcutta High Court.

Rajendralal Mitra (Raja), famous Bengali ancient researcher, passed away.

Godavarish Mishra, famous Oriya poet, playwright and essay writer, died.

Government rejects JPC report on securities scandal.