The original plan was for India to gain independence on June 3, 1948. However, due to the escalating tensions and violence, the date was advanced to August 15, 1947.
The chosen date, August 15, coincided with the second anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, symbolizing a new dawn for India.
The first Indian national flag was hoisted on August 7, 1906, in Kolkata. It was a tricolour of red, yellow, and green.
India's national anthem was composed in 1911 by Rabindranath Tagore. It wasn't officially adopted until January 24, 1950.
Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, delivered his iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech on the eve of independence, outlining the nation's aspirations.
Post-independence, India faced the daunting task of integrating over 500 princely states into a unified nation.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's leadership was instrumental in this process.
The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag has 24 spokes, representing the 24 hours of a day and the continuous cycle of life.
India adopted its constitution on January 26, 1950, marking the birth of the world's largest democracy.
India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched just 18 years after independence, marking a significant leap in space technology.