January
15
Army Day in India
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every
year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant
General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa's
taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief
of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher,
the last British commander, in 1949. The
day is celebrated in the form of parades
and other military shows in national capital
as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters.
On 15 January 2010 India celebrated 62nd
Indian Army day in New Delhi.Army Day marks
a day to salute the valiant soldiers who
sacrificied their lives to protect our country
and the people living in it. On this day
in 1948 Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa
became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.Army
played equally important role as the other
freedom fighters in instilling democratization
in India.
General
Kodandera Madappa Cariappa shared a good
bonding with both natives and Britishers
and then succeeded General Roy Butcher of
British Army to become the first Indian
Commander in Chief of the democratic India.
The
Indian Army fights adversities on borders
as well as with natural calamities. The
Army works with true dedication and spirit
of the motto ‘fight to win’.
Armed
Forces Day (Nigeria)
John Chilembwe Day (Malawi)
Korean Alphabet Day (North Korea)
Maatu Pongal, celebrated by performing Jallikattu
(Tamil)
Tree Planting Day (Egypt)
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1915 - Japan claims economic control of
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1944 - European Advisory Commission decides
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1969 - Nuclear test at Pacific Ocean
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