India marks independence
SOURCE: Reuters (8-15-07)
India marks 60 years of independence on August 15, celebrating the end of British colonial rule in 1947.
Following is a chronology of major events during the last six decades.
August 15, 1947 - India wins independence from Britain after being divided into two separate nations, India and Pakistan. Jawaharlal Nehru is appointed the first prime minister....
Following is a chronology of major events during the last six decades.
August 15, 1947 - India wins independence from Britain after being divided into two separate nations, India and Pakistan. Jawaharlal Nehru is appointed the first prime minister....
Source:
Reuters
Source URL:
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSKUA53232420070815?src=081507_1235_TOPSTORY_indias_independence
Date:
8-15-07
