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Historical Event on 5/31/1928

Pankaj Khirod Roy, cricketer (Indian opener, 413 partnership w/Vinoo Mankad), was born in Calcutta. He was the recipient of Padmashree (1975).

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/12/1990Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1D) launched. This is an operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was launched by US Delta launch vehicle, Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA.
2/11/1996Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba arrives in India for a week-long visit.
3/16/1993Bomb blast in a multi-storey building in Calcutta kills 70 people.
10/2/1969Gandhi's birth centenary celebrated all over the country.
9/23/1996Sitaram Kesri elected provisional president of Congress (I).
2/26/1946Mrinal Pandey, famous Hindi columnist, was born.
7/23/1976Hari Chand at Montreal sets record for 10,000m in 28.48.72.
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
9/25/1947Kashmir accedes to Indian Union.
7/10/1992P.Chidambaram,Union Minister, resigns owning responsibility for investing in 'Fairgrowth'.