This Day in History: January 26th

Brought to you by the folks at the History Channel, This Day In History:

REPUBLIC OF INDIA BORN:
January 26, 1950

"On January 26, 1950, the Indian constitution takes effect, making the Republic of India the most populous democracy in the world."

"Mohandas Gandhi struggled through decades of passive resistance before Britain finally accepted Indian independence. Self-rule had been promised during World War II, but after the war triangular negotiations between Gandhi, the British, and the Muslim League stalled over whether to partition India along religious lines."

"In late 1949, an Indian constitution was adopted, and on January 26, 1950, the Republic of India was born."

This page of the History Channels' website features a small taste of what happened on whatever day you visit.

Among other events listed for today:

• In 1500: Pinzon discovers Brazil
• In 1939: Franco captures Barcelona
• In 1980: U.S. Olympic Committee votes against Moscow games
• In 1934: Sam Goldwyn buys rights to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Now back to India, a few links of interest:

• India Heritage
• Maps of India
• Exotic India Art
• Sacred Art of India