July 10 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
The Vellore Mutiny
The Vellore Mutiny erupts. It was the first instance of a large-scale and violent mutiny by Indian sepoys against the East India Company, predating the 1857 revolt by half a century.
Sunil Gavaskar is Born
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, is born in Mumbai.
Hottest Day on Earth
The highest officially recorded temperature on Earth, a scorching 134°F (56.7°C), is registered in Death Valley, California.
Telstar Launched
Telstar, the world's first active communications satellite, is launched into orbit, enabling the first transatlantic television feeds.
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