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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
10/9/1978Asian Games begin in Bangkok.
8/1/1920Gandhiji addresses letter to Viceroy surrendering ""Kaisar-E-Hind"" Medal, ""Zulu War"" Medal and ""Boer War"" Medal and launched the All India Non-Violent Non-Coperation Movement.
5/23/1997The body of controversial former chief of Tarn Taran district police Ajit Singh Sandhu is recovered from rail tracks near Bhakharpur About 30 km from Chandigarh.
2/23/1998Raman Lamba, former Indian Test cricketer, passed away in Dhaka, three days after being hit on the head while close-in fielding.
11/25/1977John Lobo became the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 30/06/79).
3/13/1963Indian Govenment announced 'Arjun Awards' to boost the morale of various sports personalities.
10/13/1999Atal Krishna Bihari Vajpayee became the Prime Minister of India.
7/8/1996U.N. says India is leading in HIV infections.
6/29/1976Sandhya Chib, Miss India-Universe (1996), was born.
3/1/1997Gopi Chand and P.V.V. Lakshmi retain individual titles and India takes team titles in SAARC badminton in Colombo.