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August 15, 1947, is a day etched deeper in every Indian’s heart and mind. The day reminds us sacrifices of all famous and even unknown freedom fighters who dedicated each second of their life to set the country free from slavery. And no matter how much we read, some interesting facts about Independence Day are always left unheard.
We have compiled all those short, lesser-known, and surprising facts about this day. Have a look below.
Rare And Interesting Facts About Independence Day
1. No National Anthem Was Sung That Day
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2. The Date Didn’t Come Out Of Blue
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3. Hindi Was Not Official Language Then
With freedom did not come to the freedom to use Hindi as an official language. It became the national language of India in 1950 and was mentioned under Article 343 of the Constitution.
4. Baapu Did Not Celebrate The Independence Day
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6. National Flag Was Adopted 24 Days Before Independence
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7. Goa Was Not India’s Part Then
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It makes flags as per the standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
How many of these interesting facts about Independence Day were known to you? Share the knowledge with your friends.