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Birth
Mohandas Gandhi was born in Porbander, North Bombay. He was born into a wealthy merchant caste family. This later became important as he wanted to become a doctor, but his caste did not allow it ("Mohandas Karchand Gandhi" 201). -
The phonograph is invented
Thomas Edinson invented the phonograph. The first version was a stylus on a tinfoil cylinder. This invention was important because the phonograph became the first version of what would eventually become the record player, then the CD ("1851 - 1900 : World History Timeline") -
Becomes a lawyer
Although origionally wanting to become a doctor, Ghandi sets out for London, and recieves his law degree. This degree enables him to fight for his peoples' rights, which later would become his focus in life (Smith 285). -
Overcoming prejudice
One night, Gandhi was traveling in South Africa. He had a first class train ticket. However, as he went to sit in his seat, a white passenger complained, and officers kicked him off the train because of his race. This event caused Gandhi to want to overcome prejudice, which became a lifelong fight for him (Smith 287). -
Gandhi in South Africa
Setting out in 1893, Mohandas ventures to South Africa. He stays for a year, settling his case for his client. During his farewell party, he learns that a bill is being passed to disqualify non-europeans from voting. He soon turns his farewell party into a comittee against the bill. Although Gandhi loses and the bill passes, he recieves a lot of attention and recognition for his effort (Smith 287). -
Modern Olympics held in Athens
The first modern Olympics was held in Athens, Greece. Athletes from 14 countries competed. This event is important because it was the first of many Olympics that bring countries and people together for healthy competition ("1851 - 1900 : World History Timeline"). -
Jailed
The British government, which at the time posessed India, passed a law forcing people of Indian race were to carry a certificate that certified their race at all times. Gandhi refused to follow this law, and was jailed for what would be the first of many times in his life for two months. This was important because it was Gandhi's first time in jail, setting a precedent for his career (Smith 288). -
South Pole is reached
Roald Amudsen reached the South Pole ahead of the competing party by one month. His party included him and four other men. This discovery was important because it meant both poles had been seen. It was also a gateway for scientific research in the future (Grun 465). -
Open defiance
Although Gandhi had been jailed several times, he hadn't been jailed for long periods of time. That was until he was jailed for 6 years over writing government condemning articles. The British government gave him a harsh sentance for encoraging others to revolt as well. Gandhi's efforts proved that he was devoted to his cause, and that the British felt threatened by him (Smith 292). -
Revolting
Even though he was previously jailed, Gandhi and 2,000 other Indians decid to burn their regestration certificates. The group is repeatadly arrested. This event shows that Gandhi had followers already, even in his early years, followers that were willing to go to great lengths for him ("18 Milestone Events in the Life of Monhandas Gandhi"). -
The salt march
British officials cracked down on the Indian people, banning them from trading or making salt. Gandhi peacefully revolted by marching to the sea, and taking a handful of salt. He was immediatly arrested, but the Indian people continued to take, trade, and sell the salt. British officials attempted to stop the revolt with violence, but failed. Eventually, Brittan gave the Indians back their right to make and trade salt (Smith 289). -
World War 2 begins
The European War, which would become World War Two begins when Germany invades Poland, which causes England and France to declare war on Germany. World War Two would become of of the bloodiest wars in history. Still today we remember the war ansd Holocaust victums ("World War II Timeline"). -
Penicillin sucessfully used
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in the 1920's, however it wasn't until 1941 that it was used sucessfully. The first recipitant was Albert Alexander after he has scratched the side of his mouth and gotten a life threatening infection. He was cured in days, but died soon after because the scientists ran out of penicillin. The use of penicillin was important because it was one of the first and most useful advanses in thereputic medicine (Grun 529) -
Hunger strike
Mohandas is once again jailed after announcing a campain for India's independance. In jail, he beings a 21 day hunger strike. People around the world admired hbis efforts and passion for his country, and the campain began to get recognition (18 Milestone Events in the Life of Gandhi). -
Death
One evening, Gandhi was shot on his way to his evening prayer. He was shot by a Hindu organization member whom was angered by Gandhi's peacemaking efforts. His tragic death caused violence to break out, and India's overall devestation ("18 Milestone Events in the Life of Mohandas Gandhi"). -
Colored Photographs Developed
James Clerk Maxwell was a physicist whom developed the first color photograph. He did this by taking a photo three times with a red filter, three times with a red, yellow, and a blue filter. He then combined the pictures, therefore creating a "color" picture. Maxwell's achievement is an important milestone because it Paved the road for further photography discoveries and innovations ("World History Timeline: 1851-1900").
