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Mohandas Gandhi Is Born
Mohandas Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India; a secoast town in the Kathiawar Peninsula. He was born into a middle class family and was the fourth child of Karamchand Gandhi, who was a succesful merchant, and Putlibai. This event is significant because Gandhi would later bring peace and independence to the country of India. Source: (Tyle 758) -
Thomas Edison invents the lightbulb
On November 17, 1879, Thomas Edison created the light bulb. It was the first pratical light bulb ever made and whithin a few years, he had perfected it and they began being used in New York City. This is significant because a reliable source of light was created and this invention is still used by the whole world even to this day.
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Gandhi returns to India after studying law in London
On June 12, 1891, Gandhi returned back to India after attending a law school in London. He tried to practice law in Rakjot and Bombay, but those attempts did not work out. He was briefly the lawyer of a Prince.
This event is significant because the failed attempts to be a lawyer in India caused him to move to South Africa, where he did many things to work towards Indian independence and racial/social justice.
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Gandhi is thrown off of a train in South Africa
On March 10, 1883, Gandhi boarded a train in South Africa. He was asked by a white conductor to move to the third-class seats, even though he had a first-class ticket. He refused to move, so he was thrown out.
This event is significant because it motivated Gandhi to fight for racial and social justice.
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Gandhi founds the Natal Indian Congress
On August 22, 1894, Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress. He realized that India needed an organization that would look after the country. It was organized to fight racial discrimination in South Africa. This event is significant because the organization was able to protest racial injustice and win some rights for Indians in South Africa. Source: (www.worldhistoryproject.org) -
First Modern Olympics Begins
On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France came up with the idea. Aroound 14 countries took part in the event, but most of the participants were from Greece. The most significant event took place on Day 11 when there was a run from Marathon to Greece, which was rougly 22- 26 miles.
This event was significant because it was a religious celebration and a way for all countries to come together.
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The Wright Brothers fly the first airplane
On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers flew the first airplane. It was a gasoline- powered airplane and it was flown in North Carolina. It was in the air for less than a minute but started a new way of transportaion which was airplanes.
This event was significant because it started the invention of airplanes which made travelling from place to place faster and more efficient.
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Albert Einstein comes up ith the theory of relativity
On October 16, 1905, Albert Einstein came up with the theory of relativity. This theory propsed that the speed of light is constant, but other things are not, and things can be changed when measured relative to an object moving close to the speed of light. This event is significant because it improved our science and views on the way the earth works.
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Gandhi introduces the idea of Satyagraha
On September 11, 1906, Gandhi introduced a method of Satyagraha, or non-violence. He preached to his fellow Indians to disobey the unfair laws instead of acting out against them in a violent manner. He believed that it was worth it to suffer the consequences that would come with disobeying the law rather than to be violent.
This event is significant because it was Gandhi's main philosophy. He belived in non-violence and peace. This method is a huge part of his legacy. Source: (Kytle 91) -
Gandhi starts the Great March for Indian rights in South Africa
On November 6, 1913, Gandhi began the Great March for Indian rights. He marched with 2037 men, 127 women, and 57 children. Many people, including Gandhi, were arrested. This event is significant because it was an example of Gandhi's belief in nonviolence. Instead of organizing a violent rebellion, it was a peaceful protest. Source: (www.worldhistoryproject.org) -
Gandhi starts a 21 day fast in an attempt to improve matters between the Hindus and Muslims
On September 14, 1924, Gandhi began a 21 day fast to try to improve matters between the Hindus and Muslims. There was a lot of tension between these two sides in India and by doing this fast, Gandhi hoped to purify himself and to make peace in India. This event is significant because although it wasn't permanent, Gandhi was able to make peace in India. Source: (www.worldhistoryproject.org) -
Gandhi Leads The Salt March
On March 13, 1930, Gandhi led a salt march in India to protest unfair salt laws. On this day, he started his 240 mile march to the sea coat and didn't arrive until April 6, 1930. When he reached the Sea of Dandi, he picked up a handful of salt and people immediately started making their own salt again.
This event is significant because Britain realized that Gandhi was a force they could not ignore, which would later help India earn its independence.
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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor is attacked by Japan. In the first two hours of the attack, the Japanese had damged 18 ships and the Americans had suffered over 3000 casualities. On the following day, Congress declared war on Japan. This event is significant because it was what got the United States involved in World War II. Source: (Beck 827) -
Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6, 1945, The U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The explosions wiped out most of the cities and killed thousands of people. This event was significant because it ended World War II, and since the U.S helped to rebuild Japan afetr the bombings, it helped to improve relations between the two countries. Source: (Beck 846) -
India gains its independence
On August 15 1947, India gained full independence from Great Britain when Gandhi was 78. Gandhi was the leader of the Indian National Congress which organized many movements to try to gain India's freedom, finally doing so in 1947. This event is significant because it's one of Gandhi's most important achievements. Without Gandhi, India might have never been able to gain its freedom. Source: (www.worldhistoryproject.org) -
Gandhi Is Assasinated
On this day in Delhi, India, many people were waiting in a garden to listen to Gandhi. A young man named Nathuram Godse stepped out of the crowd and shot Gandhi multiple times, killing him almost instantly. He was a Hindu who believed Gandhi was being too kind towards the Muslims. This event was significant because it temporarily brought peace to the country. All people were able to unite together and mourn the lose of their beloved leader.
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