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Historical Event on 8/10/1860

Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, the great architect of the renaissance of Hindustani music and who played a vital role in giving re-birth to North Indian classical music, was born at Balukeshwar, Maharashtra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/2001Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Lata Mangeshkar.
6/27/2000The Clinton administration rejects a demand by 21 U.S. Congressmen for declaring India a terrorist state in the wake of attacks on Christian priests and churches.
1/18/1995Kumble takes 16-99 in a match for Karnataka vs Kerala.
10/26/1991Anantrao Bhalerao, freedom fighter, journalist and editor of daily newspaper 'Marathwada', died.
7/14/1999Arvind Dave is appointed Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.
11/6/1999Red carpet welcome to Pope. He appreciated the religious freedom in India.
4/15/1932Suresh Shridhar Bhat, famous poet, was born.
5/15/1989NAL's 0.6 m transonic wind tunnel is commissioned. Total project cost is about Rs 20 million.
5/23/1895Shivprasad Sitar-E-Hind passed away.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.