October 11 in history: From Second Vatican Council to launch of Operation Pawan

 | Updated: Oct 11, 2020, 03:36 PM IST

From the convening of the Second Vatican Council to the launch of Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, here's what happened on October 11 -- in history.

Second Vatican Council is convened by Pope John XXIII

Second Vatican Council is convened by Pope John XXIII

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Kathryn Sullivan becomes first American woman to walk in space

Kathryn Sullivan becomes first American woman to walk in space

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Indian Army's Peace Keeping Force launches Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka

Indian Army's Peace Keeping Force launches Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka

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100th Mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program is launched

100th Mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program is launched

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Luc Costermans sets new world speed record for blind drivers

Luc Costermans sets new world speed record for blind drivers

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