10th November - A Day in the life of India

10th November is World Science Day for Peace and Development. This Day highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. Today that is 10th November 2019 is an important Day for all Muslims as they are celebrating Milad un Nabi/Id E Milad festival today.

Festivals/Observations

World Immunisation Day
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Nandigram Dibas
Milad-un-Nabi

Milad Un Nabi on 10th November 2019

Birthdays on 10th November

1997 – Dhruv Pratap Singh, Indian cricketer
1848 – Surendranath Banerjee, Indian academic and politician (d. 1925)

Deaths on 10th November

2019 - TN Seshan, Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), known for his electoral reforms including issuance of voter ID card. He was awarded with Ramon Magsaysay award in 1996 for his resolute to bring fairness, order and integrity in elections in India.
2013 – Vijaydan Detha, Indian author (b. 1926)
1659 – Afzal Khan, Indian commander

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