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Historical Event on 5/31/1981

First developmental launch of SLV-3, Rohini (RS-D1) placed in orbit. It was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/20/1677Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj won the fort of Jingi.
2/10/1926Rajmata Krishna Kumari, social worker, was born at Dharangadhra.
4/12/1871Gangadhar Balkrishna Deshpande, editor in modern era and dictionary creator, was born.
1/25/1983Telugu Desam swept to power in Andhra Pradesh.
11/16/1983Kapil Dev took 9-83 vs West Indies at Ahmedabad. India still lost the game.
6/21/1906Vyomeshchandra Banerjee, first president of All India Congress, passed away.
10/26/1886Godavarish Mishra, famous Orria poet, playwright and patriot, was born.
5/22/1996United Front prime ministerial candidate H.D. Deve Gowda unanimously elected leader of the Front's parliamentary party.
3/26/1991Chautala loses majority after the disqualification of three Janata Dal (S) members. Janata Party merges with Janata Dal (S).
5/17/1997Two workers belonging to Mamsapuram near Srivilliputtur ''burnt alive'' at neighbouring Edayankulam by its residents who took them hostage.