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Historical Event on 8/15/1947

India gains independence from the British rule and Pakistan emerges as a separate Islamic nation. Around 600,000 die in clashes during the subsequent population exchange of 14 million people between the two new countries.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/15/1993Maninderjit Singh Bitta,Punjab Minister of State for Irrigation, appointed new Youth Cong (I) President.
10/26/1814British General Governor declared war against Nepal.
4/13/1947Diplomatic relations between India and Russia established.
8/17/199220 members of the Janata Dal led by Ajit Singh break away from the parent body seeking separate seats in the Lok Sabha.
9/4/1927World fliers reach Karachi, India.
8/26/1997Vice President Krishan Kant takes over as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
12/23/1920King George V signs Home Rule Act.
11/7/1995Lukose Leelamma at Pune sets record for 10,000m (Women) in 34.33.50.
4/14/1993The Cabinet Committee approves delicensing of car, refrigerator and leather goods industries.
10/27/1997UP ministry expanded by inducting 70 new members thus taking the total number of a record 93 members.