Learn about the importance of January 31. Major historical events on this day in India. Famous Birthdays and death anniversaries on 31st January. Famous Birthdays on 31st January 1975 – Preity Zinta, Indian actress, producer, and television host 1966 – Umar Alisha, Indian journalist and philanthropist 1865 – Shastriji Maharaj, Indian spiritual leader, founded BAPS (d. 1951) Death Anniversaries on 31st January 2012 – Mani Ram Bagri, Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1920) 2004 – Suraiya, Indian actress and playback singer (b. 1929) 1969 – Meher Baba, Indian spiritual master (b. 1894) 1961 – Krishna Singh, Indian politician, 1st Chief Minister of Bihar (b. 1887)
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