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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
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
10/9/1993C. R. Rangachari, cricketer (4 Tests for India, 8 runs @ 2.66, 9 wkts @ 54.78), passed away.
3/29/1989Central Institute of Fisheries Education gets the distinction of becoming the first Fisheries University in India.
4/2/1877Narottam Morarjee, great social reformer and the architect of the modern Indian Shipping, was born at Porbandar.
11/3/1990Manmohan Krishna, famous film actor, passed away.
12/11/1783Peshwa Raghobadada, who ruled upto Atak, passed away.
6/3/1916Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thakarsey Women's University was established.
2/8/1907Madhavravji Golwalkar, sarsanghchalak of 'Rashtriya Swayansewak Sangh' (RSS), was born.
4/14/1772Ahmadshah Abdali passed away.
6/17/2000Danial Latifi (83), well known jurist and senior Supreme Court advocate, died of cancer in New Delhi.