On This Day – 10 September

What happened on 10 September?
A convergence of scholarly milestones, heroic resistance, and global remembrance: from freedoms in India to worldwide calls for mental health, this date resonates with education, courage, and resilience.
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On This Day – 10 September

🇮🇳 India Events

Martyrdom of Bagha Jatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee), 1915

A revolutionary leader celebrated for his fierce fight against colonial rule, Bagha Jatin died on this day, becoming a symbol of sacrifice for India’s independence.

Death of Sukumar Ray, 1923

Renowned Bengali poet, writer, and illustrator—father of filmmaker Satyajit Ray—passed away on this day, remembered for his imaginative and playful literary works.

Birth of Govind Ballabh Pant, 1887

Born today, Pant became a towering political figure—first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Home Minister, and linguistic architect of modern India.

Birth of Basappa Danappa Jatti, 1912

India’s Acting President in 1977, Jatti stepped up during a constitutional crisis, upholding the dignity of the President’s office.


🌍 World Events

World Suicide Prevention Day

Observed annually on 10 September, this day raises awareness of suicide’s global impact and promotes prevention efforts and outreach.

Battle of Lake Erie, 1813

In a pivotal War of 1812 battle, U.S. Commodore Perry defeated the British aboard Lake Erie, famously declaring “We have met the enemy, and they are ours.”

Patent for Elias Howe’s Sewing Machine, 1846

Elias Howe received a key patent that helped revolutionize textile production with his improved sewing machine design.

First “drunk driving” arrest, London, 1897

London taxi driver George Smith was arrested for the first recorded case of drunk driving after crashing his cab—ushering in modern traffic laws.

Large Hadron Collider first powered up, 2008

The world’s largest and most powerful particle collider was powered up at CERN on this day, enabling groundbreaking work in particle physics.


🎂 Birthdays

Indian Personalities

  • 1887 – Govind Ballabh Pant — Influential independence-era leader and administrator.
  • 1912 – Basappa Danappa Jatti — Acting President of India during a constitutional transition.

Deaths

Indian Personalities

  • 1915 – Bagha Jatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee) — Valiant revolutionary martyr.
  • 1923 – Sukumar Ray — Beloved Bengali poet and satirist.

💡 Did You Know?

The phrase “We have met the enemy, and they are ours” was uttered by Commodore Perry aboard his flagship during the Battle of Lake Erie—becoming one of the most famous naval battle quotes in U.S. history.


📝 Final Thoughts

10 September is a day that honors the spirit—whether through Bagha Jatin’s ultimate sacrifice, Sukumar Ray’s imaginative legacy, or Pant and Jatti’s public service. It also prompts reflection on social responsibility—via suicide prevention, LHC’s pursuit of discovery, and even the origins of traffic safety. An ideal date for AssamJobsGuide.com to blend regional pride with global consciousness.

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