Republic Day honours 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. So as the nation gears up for the 69th Republic Day, everyone's eye would be glazed as the newly elected Indian President will deliver his speech. The National capital New Delhi is also totally decorated to witness yet another historic moment. So lets share with you some interesting facts about our Republic Day- 1.The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26th of November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. 2.26th of January was chosen as the Republic Day because it was on this day in 1930 when Declaration of Indian Independence ( Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress as opposed to the Dominion status offered by British Regime. 3.The first Republic Day parade at Rajpath was held in 1955. 4.The song Abide With Me , is played at the