5 Independence Day-Related Fun Facts You Probably Didn't Know

It's the 72nd Independence Day and we have decided that instead of diving into the current state of our country, we're gonna build our knowledge with some pretty cool fun-facts that you probably didn't know. The 5 points listed below are extremely interesting.

You can casually bring them up into conversations with your friends... or not... just a suggestion.

1. India is not the only country which celebrates it's Independence Day on August 15. North Korea, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Bahrain and Republic of Congo also share this exact date.

   Photo from DNA India

2. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru would not have been the first Prime Minister of India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had majority of votes but Nehru didn't want to play second-in-command. Also, because Mahatma Gandhi had a soft spot for him, he requested Sardar Patel to step down.

   Photo from Dawn

3.  'Jana Gana Mana' was drafted by Rabindranath Tagore in 1911 to pay homage to Kind George V. It was later on officially adopted as our national anthem in 1950.

   Photo from The Tallenge Store

4. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, apart from being the first Prime Minister, was considered a global style icon . His 'Nehru' jacket even got him a place in Vogue magazine and 70+ years later, the trend continues...

   Photo from purushu.com

5. According to law, Indian flag can only be made from khadi. A flag made of any other material is punishable under law with 3 years imprisonment and a fine.

   Photo from IndiaMART

Photos : DNA India, Dawn, The Tallenge Store, purushu.com and IndiaMART
Text : GirlStyle IN