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Historical Event on 5/31/1928
Pankaj Khirod Roy, cricketer (Indian opener, 413 partnership w/Vinoo Mankad), was born in Calcutta. He was the recipient of Padmashree (1975).
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| 9/12/1779 | Garibdas, follower of Saint Kabir and founder of 'Garib Panth', died. |
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| 4/4/1990 | Lata Mangeshkar wins 1989 Dada Saheb Phalke award. |
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