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Historical Event on 7/10/1992

SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/10/1991South Africa's first cricket One-day international since 1970 vs India.
10/4/1997Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.
12/16/1994Pratap Singh Rane of Congress (I) takes oath of office.
1/17/1933Aga Khan, religious leader (Muslims), was born.
1/9/1971Muslim leader Sheik Mohammed Abdullah was barred from returning to Kashmir.
11/15/1992At least 170 people die in heavy rains and floods in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
1/10/199627th International Film Festival of India begins in New Delhi.
11/20/1955Polly Umrigar scores India's first Test double century, 223 vs NZ.
2/5/1949Judgement on Gandhi's murder; Godse and Apte to be executed.
2/22/1978Judge Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 11/07/1985.