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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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12/1/1982Pakistan beats India to win hockey gold in the Asian Games.