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Historical Event on 12/10/1997

Salman Haidar appointed India's High Commissioner to Britain. He succeeded M. L. Singhvi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/16/2000In an important pronouncement, the Rajasthan High Court declares Jains as a religious minority community and allows teaching institutions set up by them to enjoy minority status under Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution.
10/19/1925B. Shankaranand, former central minister, was born.
3/28/1990Bengal beat Delhi in rained-out cricket Ranji Trophy final on quotient.
10/3/1890Laxminarayan Sahu, litterateur, journalist and social reformer, was born.
8/22/1984R. Venkataraman was elected the Vice President of India (1984 -1987).
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
2/1/1855East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.
7/21/1988Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1C) launched. This is operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It served for only one and a half years. It was launched by European Ariane launch vehicle Ariane-3.
8/29/1974Lokdal Party established under the presidency of Chaudhary Charansingh.
11/15/1830Ram Mohun Roy sailed for England. He was the first Indian Brahmin (then 'Brahmo') to go to England.