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Historical Event on 3/31/1996

Karnataka defeat Tamil Nadu in first innings to win Ranji Trophy.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/19/1911Boyi Bhimanna, great Hindi writer, poet and prolific author, was born at Mamidikuduru in AP.
9/6/1996A Delhi court says there are grounds for framing charges of criminal conspiracy and corruption against L.K. Advani.
2/25/1920Balraj Madhok was born.
5/10/1957Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected President of India for a second term.
5/16/1960International Telex Service between India and U.K. started.
4/21/1992UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali visits New Delhi.
6/17/1993Congress (I) working committee reaffirms its faith in Rao; BJP asks for PM's resignation .
2/23/1994India rebuts Pak charges on Kashmir in the 53-nation UN Commission on Human Rights.
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.
2/7/1864P. S. S. Iyyer, famous lawyer and educationalist, was born.