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Historical Event on 10/10/1957

Jagdeep', a children's film, won the first prize at the Ninth International Exhibition of Films for Children at Venice.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/18/1991Congress emerges as the largest party in Lok Sabha polls though short of an absolute majority.
7/18/1990Following the end of six months Governor's rule, President's rule imposed in J&K.
1/1/1979This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of the Child"".
5/20/1996Janaki Ramachandran, chief minister of Tamil Nadu (1988), passed away.
6/20/1939Ramakant Bhikaji Desai, cricketer (effective pace bowler for India in the 60s), was born in Bombay.
1/28/1933India in Waldorf Hotel in London read out a four and a half page note in Cambridge.
5/27/1952The use of Hindi language in addition to English language and of Devnagri form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals was authorised for warrants of appointments of Governors of State, Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the High Court.
4/2/1980Raj Narain expelled from Lok Dal forms Janata (S) Party.
4/2/1970Meghalaya, an autonomous hilly state, was established after dividing the hilly areas of Assam.
8/2/1993Seven JD (A) rebel MPs admitted to Congress (I).