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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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7/14/1942	Britishers Quit India resolution was passed by Congress Working Committee. They demanded departure of British and agreed on passive resistance until India's independence. It was declared on 8th August, 1942 at August Kranti Maidan (Gowalia Tank).
5/14/1956	Govt announces that decimal coinage will be introduced in India from April 1, 1957.
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4/11/1942	All-India Congress party rejects British offer of dominion status at New Delhi.
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9/26/1946	Gandhiji was interviewed with Wavell.
9/8/1972	Vijay Singh Chauhan sets record for decathlon by 7378/7306 points at Munich.
1/14/1994	Marathwada University renamed as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.

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