Army Day 2021: Nine interesting facts about this day Updated Jan 15, 2021 | 06:03 IST
The Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark the contributions made by the soldiers of the country. This year, the country will be celebrating its 74th Army Day (Representative Image). | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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The day celebrates the selfless efforts of the soldiers towards the country
New Delhi: Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. This is marked to commemorate the day when the first Indian general took charge of the Indian Army. In 1949, KM Cariappa (later Field Marshal) took over as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Army.