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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
10/27/1982Gandhiji's personal secretary Pyare Lal died.
4/1/1882Savings Bank Postal system was introduced.
7/25/1977Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the sixth President of India. His held this office till July 25, 1982.
7/15/1955Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was announced to be given to Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) by the President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
11/5/1994Russi Modi appointed Chairman of Air India and Indian Airlines.
9/24/1932Poona Pact' was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This historical agreement allowed increased representation for untouchables. Also, Gandhi ended his fast.
1/29/1998Suicide by more than 50 farmers reported in the Telangana region in the past few days.
1/26/1876Railway route started between Mumbai and Calcutta.
2/1/1894Chitravshastri, Marathi dictionary creator, was born.
11/17/1986SAARC Summit at Bangalore decides to set up permanent secretariat at Kathmandu; India elected new Chairman.