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The idea of a national day to be celebrated on 26 January was slow to catch on, partly because of competition with Anzac Day. [44] Victoria adopted 26 January as Australia Day in 1931, [29] and by 1935, all states of Australia were celebrating 26 January as Australia Day (although it was still known as Anniversary Day in New South Wales). [26]
Every year, a head of state or government of another country is invited as the state guest of honor for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. The guest country is often chosen on the basis of strategic, economic and political interests. French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest at the celebrations that marked India's 75th ...
January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 339 days remain until the end of the year (340 in leap years). Events. Pre-1600. 661 ...
January 26. International Customs Day. ... Weekly Observances in January 2024. January 1 to 7: Celebration of Life Week, Diet Resolution Week, New Year’s Resolutions Week, ...
Read on for ideas to make every day in January worthy of celebration. January Special Days. January 1 — New Year’s Day, ... January 26 — National Spouse’s Day, National Green Juice Day.
The holidays and special observances in January 2023 include National Spaghetti Day, Houseplant Appreciation Day, and more.
The Constitution of India came into force, and India declared itself a Republic on 26 January 1950, a day thereafter celebrated annually as Republic Day in India. The Constitution had been drafted by the Constituent Assembly headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar which was set up when India gained its independence from the British in 1947.
However, the new Constitution of India, as drafted and approved by the Constituent Assembly, was mandated to take effect on 26 January 1950, to commemorate the 1930 declaration. On that day in 1950, India became a republic. 26 January is now celebrated as Republic Day of India every year.