Independence Day 2024: India is all set to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on Thursday (August 15), and what better time to take a look at such instances which are less known to the citizens but make us feel proud. India won its freedom with immense sacrifices by people from all across the country. Uncountable people died at the hands of the Britishers, many were given capital punishments including Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who continue to inspire the people of the country.