"Unveiling India's 15 August: 15 Astonishing Hidden Facts You Never Knew!"

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Tryst with Destiny Location: The iconic speech by Jawaharlal Nehru, "Tryst with Destiny," was delivered at midnight on August 14th, 1947, but India officially became independent on August 15th.

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Freedom at Midnight: Lord Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy of India, chose the 15th of August as the day of independence to coincide with the second anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Historic Salt March Connection: India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi for the first time on 15 August 1947. Interestingly, the same place was used by the British for their annual "Durbar."

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Gandhi's Absence: Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement, did not attend the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. Instead, he was in Calcutta, working towards communal harmony.

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The Forgotten Heroine: While Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi is celebrated for her role in the revolt against the British, the valiant Queen Kittur Chennamma of Karnataka led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company a decade earlier in 1824.

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Unsung Martyrs: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar took place on April 13, 1919, but few know that the Indian freedom fighter Udham Singh avenged this tragedy by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, on March 13, 1940, in London.

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The Radio Trick: During the Quit India Movement in 1942, freedom fighters disrupted government propaganda by secretly broadcasting their messages through All India Radio.

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Kohima's Significance: The Battle of Kohima between British and Japanese forces in 1944 marked a turning point in World War II. The defeat of Japanese troops prevented them from advancing towards India, securing the nation's safety.

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Unsung Women Warriors: Many women freedom fighters, like Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua, played pivotal roles in India's struggle for independence. Matangini Hazra, in particular, led a procession of 6,000 people waving the national flag, despite being shot by the police.

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The National Anthem's Writer: The Indian national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," was written by Rabindranath Tagore. Interestingly, only the first stanza is used during official occasions.

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Asia's First Satellite: India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer. It was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Soviet Union.

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The Puppet State of Junagadh: While most princely states acceded to India after independence, Junagadh, located in present-day Gujarat, initially chose to join Pakistan. However, the people's uprising forced the ruler to accede to India.

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The Peacock's Presence: The peacock, India's national bird, was initially not favored by the committee responsible for selecting the national emblem. It was finally chosen for its symbolism of grace, pride, and vibrant beauty.

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The Longest Constitution: India's Constitution, adopted on January 26, 1950, is not only one of the world's lengthiest but also the most comprehensive, containing 448 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 5 appendices.

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