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Historical Event on 12/31/1923

Vishnu Dayal Jhunjhunwala, great industrialist, was born at Kanpur.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/7/1992Shalki', the first submarine designed in India, joined Indian Navy.
3/2/1949Sarojini Naidu, ""Nightingale of India"", freedom fighter, social worker and patriot, passed away when she was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She also holds a place of pride among the women freedom fighters of India. She presided over the Kanpur session of Indian National Congress. She took active part in Salt Satyagraha and represented Indian women in Round Table Conference, London, 1931.
2/12/1999The Centre dismisses the Rabri Devi Government in Bihar and imposes President's rule.
12/23/1992Varma Commission indicts IB, the Centre and Tamil Nadu police for failure to protect Rajiv Gandhi.
8/19/1910Sister Alphonsa, teacher and social worker, was born at Kudamaloor, Kerala.
6/1/1998Petrol price is raised by Re.1 per litre.
1/1/1955Shantiswaroop Bhatnagar, famous Indian Chemical Expert, died.
7/1/1902K. S. Ranjit Singh ""Ranji"" scored 230 runs as the captain and Newham (153). They added 344 runs for 7th wkt at Sussex vs Essex.
7/1/1902Akbar Abul-Fath Djalaluddin, third Mughal Emperor of India (1556-1605), was born at Amarkot in Sind under the protection of Rana Virsal. Humayun had also taken refuge at Amarkot.
11/17/1966India's beauty queen Rita Faria was crowned as 'Miss World' in World Beauty contest held in London. She was a medical student.