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Historical Event on 7/10/1991

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

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/1/1961The first AN-12B arrived in India. This was added in the force because of the increasing frequency of clashes with Chinese forces on the Sino-lndian Himalayan border and the need that these revealed for yet further increase in airlift capability, together with a requirement for medium helicopters suitable for high-altitude operation, orders were placed in the Soviet Union for eight Antonov An- 12B and 24IL-yushin 11- 14 transport aircraft plus 10 Mi-4 helicopters.
4/8/1973India takes control over Sikkim after anti-government riots.
3/14/1963Jainarain Vyas, freedom fighter, leader, social reformer, patriot and a noble son of India, passed away.
11/20/1989Hirabai Barodekar, famous singer of ""Kirana Gharana"", passed away.
2/8/1967Indira Gandhi was hit in face by a stone while addressing crowd.
2/12/1985Fire aboard M.V. Chidambaram, an Indian liner sailing from Singapore to Madras, killed 34 people.
11/29/1947The Nizam of Hyderabad said that he would not consider acceding to either dominion, but would agree to a 'standstill arrangement' with India. The agreement is accepted by the Indian government.
11/29/1947Origin of Fasli Era (India).
10/31/199426 die as cyclone lashes Tamil Nadu.
2/6/1994Ram Mahadik, Congress leader, passed away.