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Historical Event on 3/31/1942

During the 2nd World War, Japan was heavily successful in Burma and Andaman which posted a danger to the Indian Security.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1989The 4th annual SAARC summit concludes in Islamabad.
9/3/1906Prithviraj Kapoor, veteran film actor, was born in Peshawar. His first film was 'Challenge' (1929). He is the founder of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay. He is remembered for his immortal role of Akbar is film 'Mugul-E-Azam'.
3/23/1923Shekh Mubarak Ali Ayaj, Sindhi litterateur, was born.
6/30/1997Gujarat floods claimed 170 lives.
5/24/1960Dr. Ida Sophie Schruder, founder of famous 'Vellore Hospital', passed away in Kodaikanal.
5/21/1975The 26-mile feeder canal from Farakka to the Bhagirathi river dedicated to the nation.
10/23/1898Khandubhai K. Desai, politician and social reformer, was born at Bulsar in Gujarat.
3/12/1996Election Commission rejects claim by Indira Congress as the real Congress. The 'hand' symbol will remain with Indian National Congress headed by PVN Rao.
7/10/1909Gandhiji arrives in London with the assistance of Lord Ampthill and works ceaselessly to educate influential British leaders and the public, and also to move Imperial authorities.
8/19/1757The first rupee coin was minted in Calcutta by the East India Company.