Mohatma Ghandi By bayonets3 Period: Jan 1, 1850 to Jan 1, 1950 Mahatma Ghandhi Oct 2, 1869 Mahatma Ghandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbander, India. Jan 1, 1888 Sometime in 1888, Ghandhi went to England to study law. Jan 1, 1909 In 1909, Ghandhi wrote Hind Swaraj. Jan 1, 1915 Ghandhi returned to India almost permanently sometime in early 1915. Apr 13, 1919 On April 13, 1919, the Amritsar Massacre occured. The Amritsar Massacre was a horrible event. In all, 379 people were killed in the massacre. Feb 15, 1922 Around February 1922, Ghandhi was arrested, and eventually sentecned to six years in jail. Jan 1, 1924 In 1924, Ghandhi fasted for 21 days while in jail. Jan 1, 1925 Mahatma Ghandi was released from prison sometime in 1925. Mar 12, 1930 On March 12, 1930, Ghandhi began his march against the "salt laws" Apr 5, 1930 Ghandhi's "Salt March" ended on April 5, 1930, when he and his followers reached the sea. Jan 1, 1931 Ghandi traveled to London sometime during the year of 1931. Jan 1, 1947 India was granted independence during the year of 1947. Jun 1, 1947 In June, 1947, Ghandhi appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. Jan 13, 1948 On January 13, 1948, Ghandhi fasted for five days to try to stop bloodshed between Hindus and Muslims. Jan 30, 1948 Mahatma Ghandhi was killed on January 30, 1948.