This Day In History

March 26
1971
The commencement of a bloody nine-month long Liberation War against the Pakistan Army that followed millions of deaths leading to the Independence of Bangladesh.
1973
Stock Exchange admits women. Women have been admitted to the London Stock Exchange for the first time in the institution's 200 year history.
1974
Gaura Devi leads a group of 27 women of Laata village, Henwalghati, Garhwal Himalayas, to form circles around trees to stop them being felled and giving rise to the Chipko Movement in India.
1979
Israel and Egypt shake hands on peace deal. In a ceremony at the White House, Israel and Egypt end 30 years of war with a handshake, after the signing of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty.
1981
'Gang of four' launches new party. The Social Democrats have launched their new political party pledging to "reconcile the nation" and "heal divisions between classes."