Indian history of 10th JULY

1.  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-1909

2.  Johannes B van Heutsz, Governor General of Dutch Indies (1904-09), died at the age of 73.10-July-1924

3.  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-1927

4.  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-1949

5.  Bangalore University was established in Karnataka.10-July-1964

6.  First NCC (National Cadet Corps) College for training girls started at Gwalior.10-July-1965

7.  Kochin University was established in Kerala.10-July-1971

8.  Herd of stampeding elephants kills 24 people in Chandka Forest, India.10-July-1972

9.  The Planning Commission decides to introduce Rolling Plan concept.10-July-1977

10. Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation' (Mahatma Phule Magaswarg Vikas Mahamandal) was established.10-July-1978

11. White Paper on Punjab released by Union Government.10-July-1984

12. Shivraj Patil of Congress elected Speaker of 10th Lok Sabha.10-July-1991

13. C. G. Pandit, famous scientist and Padmabhushan awardee, died.10-July-1991

14. Dr. Najma Heptulla re-elected Dy. Chairman of Rajya Sabha.10-July-1992

15. 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

16. P.Chidambaram,Union Minister, resigns owning responsibility for investing in 'Fairgrowth'.10-July-1992

17. Ramrao Raghoba Rane, Paramveer Chakra awardee, died.10-July-1994

18. Budget session of Parliament begins.10-July-1996

19. 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

20. Malleswari earns India's first gold medal in Asian weightlifting championship in Beijing.10-July-1997

21. Rafiq Sadiq, Congress(I) leader, escapes attempt on life when armed militants ambush motorcade near Achabal in South Anantnag, Kashmir valley.10-July-1997

22. India says it wont sign the CTBT unconditionally and invites Pakistan to join in disarmament efforts.10-July-1998

23. The Delhi police arrest Mohammad Javed alias Babu Bhai, an accused in the Jain Hawala case.10-July-1999

24. Pete Sampras wins his 7th singles Wimbledon title and his 13th Grand Slam title overtaking Roy Emerson's 12 titles.10-July-2000