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Historical Event on 5/31/1968

F.V. Arul became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 06/05/71).

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/9/1969India accepted 'Royal Bengal Tiger' as its National Animal, as recommended by the Indian Wild life Board. This Tiger is also known as the majestic tiger - panthere tigris (Linnaeus).
4/4/1990MI-4 was re-equipped with the mighty Mi-35, thus becoming a dedicated Attack Helicopter unit of the IAF.
1/20/1997The third Test between India and South Africa ends in a draw in Johannesburg.
1/1/1926Mohammad Abdul Hye, educationist, was born at Alitangani, (Nowgong).
7/24/1992Universal Poetry Foundation' was established at Pune.
1/18/1999The office of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is ransacked allegedly by Shiv Sainiks protesting agains Pakistan team's tour of India. Shiv Sena denies hand in attack.
7/11/1882Baba Kanshi Ram, great freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Dada Siba village, Tehsil Dehra District, Kangra.
5/3/1969Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.
7/16/1996Supreme Court says dowry demand even during marriage talks is an offence.
9/23/1863Rao Tularam Singh Yadav, freedom fighter, was one of the key leaders of the Indian rebellion of 1857, in Haryana, where he is considered a state hero.