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Historical Event on 7/10/2000

Pete Sampras wins his 7th singles Wimbledon title and his 13th Grand Slam title overtaking Roy Emerson's 12 titles.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/18/1948Eknath Dhondu Solkar, cricketer (India 1969-77, brilliant short-leg fielder), was born in Bombay. He is recipient of Arjun Award (1973).
3/22/1991Chautala sworn in as Haryana CM.
3/31/1995Bombay beat Punjab in 1st innings to win cricket Ranji Trophy.
8/12/1868Frederick JNT Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of British-India (1916-21), was born.
3/22/1949SSC Examination system started.
9/19/1936Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, expert in north Indian classical music, died. He was also a lawyer, professor and social reformer.
8/8/1984P.T. Usha at Los Angeles sets record for 400m H. (Women) in 55.42.
11/18/1936V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, great freedom fighter, social reformer, politician, prolific writer and leader, died.
12/4/1982Asian Games at Delhi concluded.
7/12/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji signed a friendship treaty with East India Company.