14 August in Hindu history
14 August 1942
Usha Mehta’s secret Congress Radio goes on air
With the leaders in jail, a 22-year-old student begins broadcasting from hidden transmitters in Bombay. It runs until police seize it in November.
14 August 1947
“Tryst with destiny” at midnight
In the Constituent Assembly, Nehru speaks as the clock nears midnight and power passes to Bharat. The same day Pakistan comes into being.