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:) When was the color khaki first used for military uniforms?

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It was first used by the British in India in 1845, when soldiers turned their highly visible white uniforms khaki by soaking them in mud, coffee, and curry and better blend in with the landscape.

 

Source: The 365 amazing trivia facts calendar 2007.

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  • Anonymous
    August 09, 2007
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  • Anonymous
    August 09, 2007
    I suspect a digit is missing from the 184 date.

  • Anonymous
    August 09, 2007
    very Interesting finding :) Vikram http://justlikethat.vikramlakhotia.com

  • Anonymous
    August 09, 2007
    Do you know "khak" is the Persian word for soil and khaki in Persian means "Like the soil"?

  • Anonymous
    August 09, 2007
    Thanks for pointing out the type.  Fixed.