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Historical Event on 2/10/1999

P. Gopi Chand (A.P.) and Aparna Popat (Karnataka) won the men's and women's singles titles respectively in the National badminton championship in Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/18/1839P Barron discovered Nainital and he was the British sugar merchant of Shahjahanpur.
2/11/1993Andhra Naxalites release four out of six hostages.
8/9/1996Sachin Tendulkar, 23, chosen India's cricket captain.
8/1/1916Mrs. Annie Besant in cooperation with Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the Home Rule League Movement with Dadabhai Naoroji as its President.
6/9/1998The rupee plunges to an all-time low of Rs. 42.23/25 against the dollar.
10/9/1945British troops occupy Andaman in Gulf of Bengal.
6/6/1999Paes-Bhupathi bagged their maiden Grand Slam doubles crown, defeating Goran Ivanisevic and Jeff Tarango in the final.
3/19/1973Mine explosion in Bihar kills 47.
11/7/1958Nehru said the role of Gen. Mohammed Ayub Khan in Pakistan had increased the 'risk and danger of war' between India and Pakistan.
6/20/1873Young Men Christian Association of India was established in Calcutta.