| 1956 | In the year 1956, Humayun, son of Mughal emperor Babur, died. |
| 1930 | Swaraj Day was celebrated for the first time in India under British rule. |
| 1931 | Mahatma Gandhi was released for talks with the British government during the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'. |
| 1949 | The Constitution of India was made to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of Constituent Assembly. The Constitution of India was prepared on this day. |
| 1950 | India is declared a sovereign democratic republic and the Constitution of India comes into force. |
| 1950 | Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and last Governor General of independent India, resigned from his post and Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of the country. |
| 1950 | Ashoka Pillar was adopted as the national emblem. |
| 1963 | The Government of India declared it a national bird on 26 January due to the peacock's amazing beauty. |
| 1972 | The National Memorial Amar Jawan Jyoti was established at India Gate in Delhi. |
| 1981 | Keeping in mind the ease of air traffic in Northeast India, Air service Vayudoot started. |
| 1950 | The Constitution of India was implemented at 10.18 minutes on 26 January 1950. |
| 1955 | The first parade of Republic Day took place on 1955 at Rajpath in Delhi. |
| 1930 | The Indian Constitution was implemented on 26 January keeping in mind the full Swaraj Day (26 January 1930). |