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Historical Event on 1/29/1979

Tamil Nadu Expess, India's first Jumbo passenger train, was flagged off from New Delhi Railway Station for Madras.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/24/1993India and Uzbekistan sign five pacts.
1/10/1993Atleast 15 people are killed in Bombay on the 5th day of riots between Hindus and Muslims.
3/24/1995Devchand Somaiyya, famous Table Tennis player, passed away.
7/15/1948Establishment of 'PEPS' (Patiyala and East Punjab States Union).
7/15/1992Lucknow High Court stays any construction activity near the disputed temple in Ayodhya.
4/16/1959Raurkela Iron Project's first furnace started functioning.
8/6/1962Peking agrees to talks with India to settle border disputes.
10/31/1875Vallabhbhai Zaverbhai Patel, 'Iron man of India', was born at Nadiad, Gujarat. He was also the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. His father had served in the army of the Rani of Jhansi against Britishers.
4/1/1962Maharashtra State Finance Corporation started its operations.
12/21/1994The IAF return from peace keeping duties as part of the Indian contingent supporting UN operations in Somalia.