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Historical Event on 7/31/1974

B. S. Chawla was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 15-08-1974.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/11/1984574 Sikh army deserters arrested.
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3/17/1989Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, president of Lok Dal (B) and former Union Minister, passed away.
7/12/1947Pochiah Krishnamurthy, great Indian cricket wicket-keeper (1971 WI tour), was born in Hyderabad.
12/11/1783Peshwa Raghobadada, who ruled upto Atak, passed away.
10/3/1880Sakuntal Sangeet held in Anandodbhav Auditorium in Pune. Annasaheb Kirloskar presented the first musical play in Marathi.
12/29/1909Congress at Lahore adopts resolution praising Indians' struggle in South Africa and urged ban on indenture.
1/1/1987United Nations General Assembly announced this year to be observed as the ""International Year of Shelter for the Homeless"". (5-10-87).
11/2/1994Three British hostages freed in Saharanpur, UP, after a fierce encounter.
2/25/1968Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 16/12/1970.