Mohandas Gandhi By ashleyheater Oct 2, 1869 Gandhi was born on this day in Porbandar, India. May 14, 1883 At 13 years old, Gandhi is married to Kasturbai Makhanji. Jun 21, 1885 Gandhi's first child was born, but only survived a few days. Sep 4, 1888 Gandhi went to London, England to study law. Jun 12, 1891 Gandhi left London to return to India. Apr 25, 1893 Gandhi accepts a job, at an Indian firm, in South Africa. Sep 11, 1906 Gandhi organizes his first non-violence protest against anti-Indian laws in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mar 7, 1908 Gandhi is imprisoned in South Africa. Jul 28, 1915 Gandhi returns from South Africa to live in India. Mar 10, 1922 Gandhi was tried for sedition and sentenced to 6 years in jail. Period: Mar 12, 1930 to Apr 6, 1930 Salt March Gandhi marched from Ahmedabad to Dandi (241 miles), protesting against the tax on salt. to make his own salt. Thousands joined him in the march. Apr 10, 1930 Gandhi is sent to jail for the Salt March. Sep 14, 1932 Gandhi fasts to protest the treatment of untouchables. May 8, 1933 Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification to help the Harijan movement. Feb 22, 1944 Gandhi's wife dies at the age of 74. Aug 15, 1947 India gains independence. Jan 30, 1948 Gandhi is killed at a prayer meeting in Dehli by Nathuram Godse.
