Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar. An Indian lawyer and political leader, Gandhi developed the method of nonviolent resistance, known as satyagraha, during two decades in South Africa, where he campaigned for the rights of the Indian community. After returning to India in 1915 he led the Indian National Congress in campaigns of civil disobedience against British rule, including the Salt March of 1930 and the Quit India movement of 1942. He promoted simple living, spinning and religious tolerance. India won independence in 1947 but was partitioned, and Gandhi worked to stop the violence between Hindus and Muslims. He was assassinated in 1948 by a Hindu nationalist, and is honoured as the father of the nation.
Before and after
- 10 May 1869The first US transcontinental railroad is completed
- 25 May 1869Construction of Vienna State Opera house
- 27 June 1869Birth of Emma Goldman
- 24 September 1869Black Friday
- 2 October 1869Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
- 8 October 1869Death of Franklin Pierce
- 17 November 1869Construction of Suez Canal
- 22 November 1869Birth of André Gide
- 27 November 1869Discovery of 11P/Tempel–Swift–LINEAR
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