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On 27 January 1921, the banking landscape of India witnessed a significant milestone with the establishment of the Imperial Bank of India, which would later evolve into the State Bank of India (SBI) following the country's independence. Today, SBI stands as a major Indian multinational public sector bank and financial services statutory body, with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This event marks a pivotal point in the annals of modern banking in India, tracing back its origins to 1806 with the inception of the Bank of Calcutta.
Here is the list of major events on January 27 over the years
| Year | Events on January 27 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 27 January 1921 | Establishment of the Imperial Bank of India, later evolving into the State Bank of India (SBI), a pivotal moment in modern banking in India. |
2 | 27 January 1556 | Mughal emperor Humayun passed away, leaving a significant legacy in the Mughal empire. |
3 | 27 January 1886 | Birth of Indian academic and jurist Radhabinod Pal. |
4 | 27 January 1909 | Birth of Savita Ambedkar, wife of Babasaheb Ambedkar. |
5 | 27 January 1924 | Joint mass meeting by Natal Indian Congress and Natal Indian Association in Durban, South Africa, opposing the Class Area Bill. |
6 | 27 January 1928 | Birth of Indian English actor and screenwriter Michael Craig. |
7 | 27 January 1963 | Lata Mangeshkar performed 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' for the first time, evoking patriotism across India. |
8 | 27 January 1967 | Birth of Indian actor Bobby Deol. |
9 | 27 January 1969 | Birth of Indian film director Vikram Bhatt. |
10 | 27 January 1976 | Birth of Indian actor Shreyas Talpade. |
11 | 27 January 1979 | Death of Kalandar Baba Aulia, an Indian Sufi guru. |
12 | 27 January 1984 | Start of the first unit of nuclear power in Kalpakkam, marking a milestone in India's nuclear energy journey. |
13 | 27 January 1992 | Birth of professional basketball player Amjyot Singh. |
14 | 27 January 1996 | Successful testing of Prithvi, a surface-to-surface missile, highlighting India's advancements in defense technology. |
15 | 27 January 2009 | Death of R. Venkataraman, India's 8th President, who left a lasting impact on the nation's political landscape. |
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Story first published: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11:29 [IST]
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