August 15, 2024
The date for India's independence, August 15th, was intentionally chosen to coincide with the surrender of Japan in World War II. This symbolic act marked a new beginning for India, free from colonial rule.
Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic leader of India's independence movement, was notably absent from the first Independence Day celebrations. He was in Calcutta, working to quell communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims.
The exact time of India's independence was chosen based on astrological calculations to ensure an auspicious moment.
India's national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," was not sung at the first Independence Day celebrations. It was officially adopted later.
The Indian flag we know today underwent several changes before its final adoption. The initial flag, hoisted in 1906, had different colors and symbols.