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

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1961

Dadra and Nagar Haveli merges with India

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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

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2003

NATO takes charge of Afghan peace mission, first time outside Europe

(Photograph:WION)