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Historical Event on 12/27/1926

Imperial Airways announces the first scheduled air service to India from New Year in UK.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/31/1802Peshwa Baji Rao-II, after being defeated by Yashwant Rao Holkar, signed the treaty of Subsidiary Allowance and accepted security of British Government.
3/19/1936Raghav Kaneria, great artist and decorator, was born.
11/20/1917Ram Gopal, great Indies /English classical dancer (Blue Peter, Purple Plain), was born.
9/6/1657Shahjahan fell ill. His four sons Dara Shikoh, Suja, Aurangzeb and Murad advanced towards Delhi to capture the throne.
2/1/1967Victor Paramjyoti, famous Indian music director, composer and critic, passed away.
6/22/1955Sadashiv Garpatrao Shinde, cricketer (12 wkts in 7 Tests for India), died at the age of 31.
11/16/1991Madhukar Karekar, famous journalist, died
6/11/2000Rajesh Pilot, Congress(I) leader and former Union Minister, died in a road accident in his home constituency, Dausa.
3/21/1791Tipu Sultan capitulated to Lord Cornwallis.
1/23/1920Air transportation began in India by two Royal Air Force planes between Karachi and Bombay, and Air Mail service started.