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Historical Event on 8/26/1997

Vice President Krishan Kant takes over as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/17/1997Leander-Mahesh duo wins International ATP doubles in Connecticut.
8/27/1978Lord Mountbatten died in an explosion near Ireland.
11/18/1772Madhav Rao Peshwa (the 4th peshwa ruler) died at the age of 28. Narayanrao succeeded him.
1/15/1996Restoration of the original name of the city as ""Mumbai"" for Bombay Vide Maharashtra Act No, XXV of 1996.
1/1/1999This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of Elderly"".
12/14/1955Henry Heras, famous artist and an active member of the Indian Historical Records Commission, died in Bombay.
10/13/1999Janata Dal (United) snap ties with the BJP in Karnataka
9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.
3/14/1895Nihalsing Gurumukh, former Chief Minister of Delhi and Governer of Rajasthan, was born.
11/19/1993Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development awarded to Czech President Vaclav Havel.