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Historical Event on 2/10/1982

K. R. Meher-Homji, cricket wicket keeper (one Test, one catch, no stumps), passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/22/1840James Princes, British research scientist and archeaologist, passed away.
3/11/1784Tipu Sultan and Britishers signed the treaty at Mangalore which is known as the Mangalore treaty.
9/9/1942Shirish Kumar, martyr, died.
2/21/1997Sonic Multani bags National snooker title in Mumbai.
2/16/1944Dadasaheb Phalke passed away in Nasik at the age of 74. He is remembered as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He produced India's first feature Film, 'Raja Harishchandra'. He was Director, Producer, Writer, Editor & Laboratorian. Dada Saheb Phalke Award issued by Government of India is given in his memory.
11/1/1945Narendra Dabholkar, blind faith eradicator (Andhashradhha Nirmulak), was born.
4/20/1887Padmabhushan Jemini Roy, famous painter, was born.
1/6/1987Jaidev, famous music director, passed away.
1/17/1999Madhya Pradesh won its maiden Wills Trophy championship, defeating Bengal in the final of the limited overs cricket championship in Calcutta.
1/6/1987An International Conference to commemorate the 75 anniversary of the African National Congress opens in New Delhi.