August 11 in history: Formation of Al-Qaeda, Pak adopts national flag and more
| Updated: Aug 11, 2020, 07:54 AM IST
On this day in history, Dadra and Nagar Haveli merged with India, Andrian Nikolayev became first person to float in microgravity, and much more happened. Take a look:
1947
Pakistan adopts its national flag
(Photograph:WION)
1961
Dadra and Nagar Haveli merges with India
(Photograph:WION)
1962
Andrian Nikolayev becomes first person to float in microgravity
(Photograph:WION)
1988
Terror organisation Al-Qaeda is formed by Osama bin Laden in Pakistan
(Photograph:WION)
;2003
NATO takes charge of Afghan peace mission, first time outside Europe