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On the last day of the year, 31 December marks a global celebration where people bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new with open arms, known as New Year's Eve. This occasion is also recognized as Saint Sylvester's Day in some parts of the world. While countries such as the Philippines and Latvia observe it as a public holiday, Japan considers it a government holiday. This day not only signifies a change in the calendar but also holds historical significance, marking major global and Indian events, notable births, and deaths. Let's delve into the historical importance of 31 December and uncover the personalities who share this date as their day of birth or death.
Here is the list of major events on December 31 over the years
| Year | Events on December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | December 31 | Benimadhab Barua, a distinguished Bengali Indian scholar well-versed in ancient Indian languages, was born. |
2 | December 31 | Krishna Ballabh Sahay, a freedom fighter and later the Revenue Minister of Bihar post-independence, was born. |
3 | December 31 | T. S. Durairaj, a significant contributor to the Tamil film industry, was born. |
4 | December 31 | Mallikarjun Mansur, an eminent figure in Indian classical music, was born. |
5 | December 31 | Shrilal Shukla, a Hindi writer renowned for his satirical works, was born. |
6 | December 31 | Vishnudevananda Saraswati, a spiritual teacher and founder of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, was born. |
7 | December 31 | R Narayana Murthy, an Indian film actor, director, and producer, was born. |
8 | December 31 | Harbhajan Mann, a Punjabi-Canadian singer, actor, and filmmaker, was born. |
9 | December 31 | Priya Bhavani Shankar, an Indian film actress and television presenter, was born. |
10 | December 31 | Rameez Khan, a first-class cricketer from Madhya Pradesh, was born. |
11 | December 31 | Priyanka Sarkar, a prominent name in Bengali film and television, was born. |
12 | December 31 | Dharun Ayyasamy, an Indian track athlete known for his performances, was born. |
13 | December 31 | Rajnarayan, an Indian freedom fighter and politician, passed away. |
14 | December 31 | Rafiq Hussain, an Urdu writer, poet, and critic, passed away. |
15 | 31 December 2001 | T. M. Chidambara Raghunathan, a Tamil writer, translator, journalist, and critic, passed away. |
16 | December 31 | Rajinikanth, a film star, announced his entry into politics, marking a new phase in his career. |
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Story first published: Monday, December 30, 2024, 12:06 [IST]
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