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Historical Event on 10/10/1957

Jagdeep', a children's film, won the first prize at the Ninth International Exhibition of Films for Children at Venice.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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5/15/1997Yaseen Malik, All-Party Hurriyat Conference leader, was released from Tihar jail.
7/21/1883Star Theatre was opened in Calcutta.
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