Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, which would later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian freedom fighter, activist and philosopher (died 1948)
On October 2, in the year 1869, Mahatma Gandhi, Indian freedom fighter, activist and philosopher (died 1948). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 2, one of 308 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Mahatma Gandhi. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 2, 1869 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 25 September 2026.
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