July 10 in history: First communication satellite, launch of New Zealand dollar and more

 | Updated: Jul 10, 2020, 08:48 AM IST

From toxic leak in Chinese chemical plant to Sepoys revolt against British East India Company in Vellore -- we have covered it all for you.

1806

Sepoys revolt against British East India Company in Vellore

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1962

World's first communication satellite launched

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1967

 New Zealand Dollar adopted as official currency

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1991

Boris Yeltsin swears in as 1st elected President of Russia

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2006

 Toxic leak at chemical plant in China

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