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Every year on 10 December, we celebrate Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This date is not only significant for its contribution to human rights but also for the myriad of historical events, notable births, and deaths associated with it. Let's explore the historical significance and the personal milestones that have occurred on this day.
On this day in 1510, Goa witnessed a crucial change in power. The Portuguese army, under Afonso de Albuquerque, defeated Yusuf Adil Shah and his Ottoman allies, leading to a significant massacre of the Muslim population. This event marked the beginning of a new era in Indian history, showcasing the complex interplay of power and resistance.
Here is the list of Major Events on Dec 10th over the years:
| Year | Event on December 10th | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1510 | Portuguese army under Afonso de Albuquerque defeated Yusuf Adil Shah and his Ottoman allies in Goa, marking a significant massacre of the Muslim population and a pivotal shift in Indian history. |
2 | 1913 | Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature for Gitanjali, becoming the first non-European Nobel laureate in literature. |
3 | 1930 | C. V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on light scattering, becoming the first Asian and non-white Nobel laureate in science. |
4 | 1819 | Birth of Raja Sir Dinkar Rao Rajwade, an influential Indian politician. |
5 | 1870 | Birth of Sir Jadunath Sarkar, a prominent historian specializing in the Mughal dynasty. |
6 | 1878 | Birth of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, a lawyer, writer, and politician; and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, a Muslim activist, journalist, and poet. |
7 | 1908 | Birth of Hasmukh Dhirajlal Sankalia, a Sanskrit scholar and archaeologist who made significant contributions to ancient Indian history. |
8 | 1960 | Birth of Rati Agnihotri, an actress known for her work across multiple film industries. |
9 | 1964 | Birth of Jayaram Subramaniam, an acclaimed actor in Malayalam and Tamil cinemas. |
10 | 1985 | Birth of Kamna Jethmalani, an Indian film actress. |
11 | 1995 | Birth of Satnam Singh Bhamara, a professional basketball player. |
12 | 1998 | Amartya Sen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his contributions to welfare economics, emphasizing the importance of human welfare in economic studies. |
13 | 1947 | Death of Devi Mukherjee, an actress known for her role in Udayar Pathe. |
14 | 1953 | Death of Abdullah Yusuf Ali, a British-Indian barrister and scholar known for his intellectual contributions. |
15 | 2001 | Death of Ashok Kumar, a legendary actor in Indian cinema. |
16 | 2008 | Death of Chaudhary Munavwar Hasan, a Member of Parliament and activist. |
17 | 2009 | Death of Dilip Purushottam Chitre, a renowned poet and critic. |
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