What is the 26th of January?
Republic Day is a gazetted holiday in India and is celebrated on 26 January every year to honor the establishment of Indian constitution. The constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituency Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950 with a democratic system.
Is this 72nd Republic Day 2021?
India celebrates Republic Day annually on 26 January, and this year the country will celebrate its 72nd Republic Day to mark the day India became a sovereign republic.
Who will be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day Parade 2021?
List of chief guests
| Year | Chief Guest | Host |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nguyễn Xuân Phúc | Ram Nath Kovind |
| 2019 | Cyril Ramaphosa | |
| 2020 | Jair Bolsonaro | |
| 2021 | No Chief guest due to COVID-19 pandemic |
What happened on January 26th 2020?
On Jan. 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41.
What is Republic Day English?
Republic Day is a national holiday in India, when the country marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26, January 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic.
Which is the largest Republic Day Parade in India?
A float representing the State of Maharashtra at the 2015 Republic Day Parade. The Delhi Republic Day parade is the largest and most important of the parades marking the Republic Day celebrations in India. The parade takes place every year on 26 January at Rajpath, New Delhi.
What kind of aircraft are used in Delhi Republic Day Parade?
The parade traditionally ends with dare devil motor cycle riding display by motorcycle units of the Armed Forces and civil security services and a flypast by the Indian Air Force jets and helicopters. In 2019, the flypast included aircraft such as Su 30 MKI, Jaguar, Mig 29, C-17 Globemaster and HAL Rudra.
Which is the last day of Republic Day in India?
Beating Retreat. The Beating Retreat ceremony officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities. It is conducted on the evening of 29 January, the third day after the Republic Day. It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.