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Historical Event on 10/3/1978

Dr. Subhas Mukhopadhyay claimed the credit of India's first and the birth of world's second test-tube baby Durga Agrawal, who was born in Belle Vue Nursing Home in Calcutta.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/24/1921Dr. Sakharam Gangadhar Malshe, researcher and critic, was born.
4/8/1997India creates history by entering the semi-finals of the 12th Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup international football series for the first time after holding Ghana 2-2 at Kochi.
8/1/1920Kirloskar, monthly magzine, was published.
7/8/1971Krishnarao Arkgudun, versatile Kannad author, died.
3/20/1925Marquess Curzon of Kedleston died this morning at age 66 from complications following an operation. Long a kingpin of the Conservative party, Lord Curzon spent 40 years in public life, serving as Viceroy and Governor General of India and, at the end of his career, as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Though he came close to becoming prime minister in 1923, his aristocratic past militated against him in an era which nominated leaders from the House of Commons. He twice wed US women and enjoyed fame as an author of books about politics and his own travels.
3/19/1935British fire on 20,000 Muslims, killing 23.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.
7/16/1905A decision to boycott British goods was taken at Bagarhat.
1/6/1983Indian National Congress lost for the first time in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka State Assembly Elections.
2/22/1858Gannau resident of Samosa Gali in Delhi, arrested for revolutionary activities, was hanged.