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10-July-1909

Gandhiji arrives in London with the assistance of Lord Ampthill and works ceaselessly to educate influential British leaders and the public, and also to move Imperial authorities.

10-July-1924

Johannes B van Heutsz, Governor General of Dutch Indies (1904-09), died at the age of 73.

10-July-1927

Ganga Ram, great social reformer and founder of Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, died in England while functioning as an active member of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. He was against dowry and child marriages and advocated widow re-marriage and also established institutions for vocational education and education for adults.

10-July-1949

Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, great Indian cricket player (opener, 10,122 Test runs), was born in Bombay. He has received Arjun Award (1975) and Padma Bhushan (1980).

10-July-1964

Bangalore University was established in Karnataka.

10-July-1965

First NCC (National Cadet Corps) College for training girls started at Gwalior.

10-July-1971

Kochin University was established in Kerala.

10-July-1972

Herd of stampeding elephants kills 24 people in Chandka Forest, India.

10-July-1977

The Planning Commission decides to introduce Rolling Plan concept.

10-July-1978

'Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation' (Mahatma Phule Magaswarg Vikas Mahamandal) was established.

10-July-1984

White Paper on Punjab released by Union Government.

10-July-1991

Shivraj Patil of Congress elected Speaker of 10th Lok Sabha.

10-July-1991

C. G. Pandit, famous scientist and Padmabhushan awardee, died.

10-July-1992

Dr. Najma Heptulla re-elected Dy. Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

10-July-1992

SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.

10-July-1992

P.Chidambaram,Union Minister, resigns owning responsibility for investing in 'Fairgrowth'.

10-July-1994

Ramrao Raghoba Rane, Paramveer Chakra awardee, died.

10-July-1996

Budget session of Parliament begins.

10-July-1997

Fijian Senate approves new Constitution that removes radical restrictions on political power of Indian community, which makes up almost half the population.

10-July-1997

Malleswari earns India's first gold medal in Asian weightlifting championship in Beijing.

10-July-1997

Rafiq Sadiq, Congress(I) leader, escapes attempt on life when armed militants ambush motorcade near Achabal in South Anantnag, Kashmir valley.

10-July-1998

India says it wont sign the CTBT unconditionally and invites Pakistan to join in disarmament efforts.

10-July-1999

The Delhi police arrest Mohammad Javed alias Babu Bhai, an accused in the Jain Hawala case.

10-July-2000

Pete Sampras wins his 7th singles Wimbledon title and his 13th Grand Slam title overtaking Roy Emerson's 12 titles.

History to be Continued ...



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