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Historical Event on 3/10/1897

Savitri Bai Phule passed away. She played a prominent role in assisting her husband Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in education field. She taught in schools for girls and for downtroddens and untouchables.

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4/2/1970Privy purses and special privileges of former Indian rulers abolished.
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5/28/1988The first Cultural Exchange Programme was signed between India and China.
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10/2/1996Mother Teresa made honorary US citizen.