Independence Day (India) - Wikipedia
WEBIndependence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect.
August 15 - Wikipedia
WEBAugust 15 is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 138 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 636 – Arab–Byzantine wars: The Battle of Yarmouk between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate begins.
Independence Day (India) | History, Date, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Independence Day, in India, is a national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation.
Historical Events on August 15 - On This Day
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Historical events for the 15th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 15.
On This Day - What Happened on August 15 | Britannica
WEBOn This Day In History - August 15: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
What Happened on August 15 - On This Day
WEBAugust 15: The Mayflower sets sail, Indian Independence, Jane Eyre and other important events, facts, birthdays, deaths and photos from August 15th.
Independence Day of India, 15 August 2021: History, Significance, Facts ...
WEBAug 13, 2021 · History of India’s Independence Day. Jawaharlal Nehru declared India’s independence on August 15, 1947, and swore in as the 1st Indian Prime Minister. The British House of Commons passed the ...
India Independence Day – August 15, 2025 - National Today
WEBOn August 15, 1947, at midnight, India gained independence and was concluded by the iconic speech by Jawaharlal Nehru, “Tryst with destiny.” The great British rule over India came to an end with the powers transferred to the …
What Happened on August 15 - HISTORY
WEBDiscover what happened on August 15 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Why was August 15 chosen as Independence Day?
WEBAug 14, 2016 · Why was August 15 chosen as Independence Day? Whatever be the case, 69 years on, India and Pakistan celebrate their hard fought independence with patriotic fervour. Written by Sushant Singh. New Delhi | Updated: August 15, 2016 07:47 IST. 4 min read. India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru addressing the …
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