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Gandhi was born on this day in Porbandar, India.
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At 13 years old, Gandhi is married to Kasturbai Makhanji.
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Gandhi's first child was born, but only survived a few days.
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Gandhi went to London, England to study law.
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Gandhi left London to return to India.
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Gandhi accepts a job, at an Indian firm, in South Africa.
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Gandhi organizes his first non-violence protest against anti-Indian laws in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Gandhi is imprisoned in South Africa.
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Gandhi returns from South Africa to live in India.
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Gandhi was tried for sedition and sentenced to 6 years in jail.
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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. -
Gandhi is sent to jail for the Salt March.
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Gandhi fasts to protest the treatment of untouchables.
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Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification to help the Harijan movement.
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Gandhi's wife dies at the age of 74.
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India gains independence.
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Gandhi is killed at a prayer meeting in Dehli by Nathuram Godse.
