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Historical events & facts — August 15
What happened on August 15?
On August 15, 1947, India proclaimed its independence from the British Empire after nearly two centuries of colonial rule. Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech in New Delhi at midnight as millions of Indians celebrated in the streets. With 330 million inhabitants, it was the world's largest democracy at the moment of its birth.
On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito broadcast his surrender message on the radio, officially ending World War II in Asia. The announcement came six days after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and marked the end of four years of war in the Pacific. The formal surrender was signed on September 2 on the deck of the battleship USS Missouri.
On August 15, 1945, Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule, which had lasted since 1910. However, liberation came with the division of the country: the north fell under Soviet influence and the south under American control. That provisional partition became permanent and led to the Korean War of 1950.
Notable birthdays — August 15
Famous people born on August 15
Gisela Richter
Gisela Marie Augusta Richter was a British-American classical archaeologist and art historian. She was a prominent figure and an authority in her field.
Wendy Hiller
Dame Wendy Margaret Hiller was an English film and stage actress who enjoyed a varied acting career that spanned nearly 60 years. Writer Joel Hirschorn, in his 1984 compilation Rating the Movie Stars, described her as "a no-nonsense actress who literally took command of the screen whenever she appeared on film".
Phyllis Schlafly
Phyllis Stewart Schlafly was an American attorney and activist who was nationally prominent in conservatism. She opposed feminism, gay rights, and abortion, and campaigned against the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
John Silber
John Robert Silber was an American academician and candidate for public office. From 1971 to 1996, he was President of Boston University (BU) and, from 1996 to 2002, Chancellor. From 2002 to 2003, he again served as President ; and, from 2003 until his death, he held the title of President Emeritus.
Jim Lange
James John Lange was an American game show host and disc jockey. He was known to listeners in the San Francisco and Los Angeles radio markets with stints at several stations in both markets, racking up over 45 years on the air. Lange was also known to television viewers as the host of several game shows, including The Dating Game.
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