20150815

20150815 denotes the calendar date August 15, 2015, written in the year-month-day numeric format (YYYYMMDD). This representation is commonly used in digital records, databases, and programming to sort dates chronologically.

In the Gregorian calendar, 2015 was a common year, and August 15 was the 227th day of the year. The date fell on a Saturday.

Significance and observances: August 15 is India’s Independence Day, commemorating the nation’s independence from British rule in 1947. In 2015, the day was observed nationwide with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural events. The prime minister delivered a nationally broadcast address from the Red Fort, a longstanding tradition on this holiday.

Other contextual notes: Beyond India, the date may appear in international archives, timelines, and data sets that organize events by calendar date using the YYYYMMDD format. It can also serve as a reference point in historical summaries, annual reports, and chronological databases for that year.