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Historical Event on 10/31/1875

Vallabhbhai Zaverbhai Patel, 'Iron man of India', was born at Nadiad, Gujarat. He was also the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. His father had served in the army of the Rani of Jhansi against Britishers.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/21/1927Cargo Transportation service started between Calcutta and Bagdogra.
8/1/1952Nationalised Airways at Safdarjung, New Delhi inaugurated by Nehru.
1/25/1957Kashmir becomes Indian state.
1/23/1977Janata Party was formed. Congress Sangathan, Jansangh, Bhartiya Lokdal and Samajwadi Party decided to merge and create Janata Party.
8/28/1976Second World Hindi Conference held in Mauritius.
6/28/1995Madhya Pradesh in central India is designated a `tiger state' to protect the animal from poachers and settlers.
6/28/1995Meerabai, saint poet, passed away.
1/2/1967University established at Berhampur in Orrisa State.
8/2/1861Parafulla Chandra Ray, chemical expert and great patriot, was born in the village of Raruli-Katipara IN Jessore district.
4/24/1918Durgaprasad Dhar, former Vice President of Planning Commission, was born.