October 26 in history: Assassination of South Korean President Park Chung Hee and more

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 | Updated: Oct 26, 2021, 09:04 AM IST

From the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir joining the Dominion of India to the assassination of South Korean President Park Chung Hee, we've got it all covered!

Let's dive into today's history.

World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers

World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers.

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Princely state of Jammu and Kashmir joins the Dominion of India

Princely state of Jammu and Kashmir joins the Dominion of India.

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America's first jet airliner, Boeing 707, enters service for Pan American Airways

America's first jet airliner, Boeing 707, enters service for Pan American Airways.

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South Korean President Park Chung Hee is assassinated by his friend Kim Jae Kyu

South Korean President Park Chung Hee is assassinated by his friend Kim Jae Kyu.

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In a first, an infant receives a heart from a baboon

In a first, an infant receives a heart from a baboon.

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