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Historical Event on 4/10/1982

Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1A) launched. First operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite procured from U.S.A.(Cape Canaveral).

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/20/1850Atma Dev, social reformer and religious leader, was born.
3/23/1992G. S. Dhillon, former speaker of Lok Sabha, passed away.
9/25/1922Shri Nath Pai, freedom fighter, Barrister and Member of Parliament, was born in Konkan region of Maharashtra.
1/18/1980Assam agitation turns violent; Army called in.
7/6/1999Sub. Jata Shankar secured 'Silver' medal in 400 Mtr race at the International circuit Athletic Meet held at Trivendrum.
10/5/1999India decides not to attend the special meet on CTBT.
12/25/1937Pitambar Datt Kaushika, great educationist, was born at Bulandshahar.
12/31/1995Air Chief Marshal Satish Kumar Sareen PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC., became the Air Officer Commanding, Indian Air Force. He was in this office till 31/Dec/1998.
5/13/1967Dr. Zakhir Hussain became 3rd President of India. He was the first Muslim President of Indian Union. He held this position till August 24, 1969.
4/4/1984Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian Astronaut to go in space from Baikanaur aboard Soviet Space Craft 'Soyuz 11' and revolved around the earth.