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Historical Event on 1/31/1941

Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat of the Bombay Sappers showed an act of unparalleled bravery and inspiring leadership when commanding a detachment of 21 Field company of the Bombay Sappers on the road to Gondar, in Abyssinia. Hence, The Victoria Cross (VC) was bestowed upon him and he became the first Indian Commissioned Officer receipeant of The Victoria Cross (VC).

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6/11/1976Indira Gandhi and Brezhnev sign the Moscow Declaration of Friendship and Cooperation.
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10/13/1905Sister Nivedita died.
10/25/1995Narsimha Rao, PM, addresses the 50th anniversary session of the UN.
2/1/1855East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.