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Historical Event on 10/10/1978

Rohini Khadilkar, fifteen years old, became the first woman to win the national chess championship. Presently, she is the editor of a leading Marathi newspaper of Mumbai 'Nava Kaal'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/8/1949India concludes a treaty with Bhutan.
1/24/1958First international Film Festival started in Mumbai.
1/10/1953Opening ceremony of Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research held.
10/30/1991Bansilal Ladda, veteran freedom fighter and law expert, passed away.
5/28/1966B. S. Chawla was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 21-02-1973.
1/24/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India.
8/1/1958Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership given to Acharya Bhave.
3/25/1983Modern oceanographic research ship of the world 'Sagar Kanya' landed first time in the sea.
6/19/1966Shiv Sena was established.
8/13/1956National Highways Act was approved by the Parliament of India.