10 March in History: Births, Deaths, and Major Milestones

On March 10th, various significant events are commemorated globally, among them, two noteworthy celebrations in India stand out: The CISF Foundation Day and National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observes its foundation day on this date yearly, marking the establishment of a crucial entity aimed at enhancing the security and protection of the nation's industrial sectors. Concurrently, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is dedicated to enlightening women on safeguarding themselves and their partners from HIV, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention in the fight against this global epidemic.

Key Historical Events and Observances on 10 March

Here is the list of major events on March 10 over the years

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1
10 March, 1897Death of Savitribai Phule, social reformer and educationist, while trying to save a plague victim.
2
10 March, 1922Mahatma Gandhi was arrested and tried for treason, receiving a six-year prison sentence.
3
10 March, 1923Birth of Ranjit Lal Jetley, Indian soldier and scientist.
4
10 March, 1929Birth of Mangesh Padgaonkar, renowned Marathi poet.
5
10 March, 1932Birth of Udupi Ramachandra Rao, former ISRO Chairman and key contributor to India's space exploration.
6
10 March, 1933Birth of Perunchithiranar, Tamil poet and nationalist advocating for the Pure Tamil Movement.
7
10 March, 1939A devastating hailstorm struck Hyderabad, causing extensive damage to 17 villages.
8
10 March, 1945Birth of Madhavrao Scindia, Indian politician and minister in the Indian National Congress.
9
10 March, 1970Birth of Omar Abdullah, youngest 11th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
10
10 March, 1977Discovery of the rings of Uranus, marking a significant milestone in astronomy.
11
10 March, 1984Death of I.S. Johar, Indian actor, writer, producer, and director.
12
10 March, 1999Death of Kusumagraj, eminent Marathi poet, playwright, novelist, and short story writer.
13
10 March, 2011Death of Baliram Kashyap, member of the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Lok Sabha of India.
14
10 March, 2025CISF Foundation Day is observed to mark the establishment of the Central Industrial Security Force.
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10 March, 2025National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed to promote awareness and prevention of HIV among women.

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