Indian History You Didn't Know Happened on October 15

5 Unbelievable Events That Shaped India on October 15 – You Won't Believe What Happened!

1. Birth of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931)

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 1931-2015.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and an iconic scientist, was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Known as the "Missile Man of India," he played a crucial role in India's missile and nuclear programs.

Reference: Biography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

2. India vs Hong Kong in the 1964 Summer Olympics

India Hockey Team 1964.

India beat Hong Kong 6–0 in a men's hockey match on October 15, 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. India won a gold medal in field hockey at the 1964 Summer Olympics. 

Reference: India vs Hong Kong.

3. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation formed.

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation came into existence as an Independent Ministry on 15.10.1999 after the merger of the Department of Statistics and the Department of Programme Implementation. The Ministry has two wings, one relating to Statistics and the other Programme Implementation. The Statistics Wing called the National Statistical Office(NSO) consists of the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the Computer center and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

Reference: Ministry of Statistics and Programme.

4. 15 October 1932 J. R. D. Tata flew from Karachi to Madras via a de Havilland Puss Moth.

Reference: Air India origin.

A postage stamp commemorating Air India's first international flight, issued in 1948.

5. 15 October 1949 Tripura becomes a part of the Union of India.

Ujjayanta Palace was built by Maharaja Radha kishore Manikya in 1901A.D

In India, World Students' Day is celebrated on 15 October, the birthday of the 11th President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.