January 26, 1930

This date was declared by The Indian National Congress as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence), which didn't finally occur until 17 years later.

Births

Harry "Buddy" Melges, Junior, - Wisconsin, United States -- Yachter (1964, 72 Olympics - Gold / Bronze Medals)

John Straffen, British serial killer

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