Historical Events on August 15 in India and World in Hindi: Today is 15 August. Today is Independence Day in India. On this day, 15 August 1947, India got independence from the British. Since then, Independence Day is being celebrated in India every year on 15 August. Today, on 15 August 2024, India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day. But the importance of 15 August is not limited to this only. This date is very important for the whole world. Know today what happened where on this day?

National day of mourning in Bangladesh

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh and father of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was assassinated on 15 August. Bangladesh became a separate nation by separating from Pakistan in 1971. About 4 years later, on 15 August 1975, Mujibur Rahman was killed along with 8 members of his/her family by a rebel squad of the Bangladeshi army. Therefore, 15 August is National Mourning Day in Bangladesh.

Why is August 15 special for Apple?

The first most important Apple product after Steve Jobs returned to Apple was the iMac G3. Its shipping started on August 15, 1998. It received a lot of praise for its unique design. This was an Apple product that replaced the floppy disk with a USB port. After that the USB port became the industry standard for the whole world. (Photo- allaboutstevejobs.com)

korea independence day

Although Korea was liberated from 35 years of Japanese rule in 1945, the northern part of the country was under Soviet control and the southern part was under US control. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) was formed on 15 August 1948. A month later, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea came into existence. (Photo- Freepik)

surrender of japan in world war 2

15 August is very important in the history of Japan and the world. On 15 August 1945, during the Second World War, Japan’s ruler Hirohito announced surrender. After this, World War II came to an end. This day is also celebrated as ‘End of the War Memorial Day’. (Photo- Freepik)

Congo Independence Day

On 15 August 1960, Congo became independent from 80 years of French rule. It is also called Congolese National Day. (Photo- Freepik)

Bahrain’s Independence Day

Bahrain became independent from the slavery of the United Kingdom on 15 August 1971. Bahrain is one of the first Gulf countries to discover oil and set up a refinery in 1931. Although the independence agreement was signed between Britain and the Ottoman Empire in the same year. But even after that it remained under British rule. Often 14 August 1971 is called the day of independence for this country. But Bahrain officially celebrates Independence Day on 15 August. (Photo- Freepik)

Liechtenstein becomes independent

Liechtenstein celebrates National Day on 15 August. On this day, the country celebrates sovereignty and its identity. (Photo- Freepik)

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15 August Special Day: The date of 15 August is very special not only for India but for the whole world, know what happened