August 15 in history: India's independence, North Korea's new time zone and more
Authored By Deeksha Teri
Published: Aug 15, 2020, 02:54 IST | Updated: Aug 15, 2020, 02:54 IST
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1945
WWII: Emperor Hirohito publically announces Japan’s surrender
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1947
India wins independence
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1973
US ends direct military involvement in Vietnam
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1975
Bangladesh founding leader Mujibur Rahman is assassinated in a coup
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2015
N. Korea creates new time zone, sets its clocks 30 minutes back
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