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Historical Event on 5/31/1994

Pandit Samtaprasad, famous Tabla player, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/30/1994Exim Policy streamlined to attract exporting community.
2/1/1930A bomb, believed to be planted by Indian nationalists, is found at the British Museum at London.
8/11/1954Yashpal Barburam Sharma, cricketer (Indian right-handed batsman early 80'), was born in Ludhiana.
5/27/1952The use of Hindi language in addition to English language and of Devnagri form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals was authorised for warrants of appointments of Governors of State, Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the High Court.
5/19/1956The Indian govt. bans six U.S. and two British films for presenting a 'disparaging' impression of life in Africa, including 'African Queen' and 'Mogambo' at New Delhi.
4/25/1982India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan.
8/18/1993The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
4/7/1929England's Imperial Airways had extended its flight to London-Karachi instead of London-Kahira. It was the first commercial air service in undivided India.
10/4/1907Riots in Calcutta.
12/1/1947India all out for 58 vs Australia at Gabba.