Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India, celebrated annually on 2 October to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the key leaders of the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of nonviolence.It is one of the three national holidays in India.In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared this day as …

October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 829 – Theophilos succeeds his father Michael II as Byzantine Emperor. [1]

1872 Morgan State University founded; 1872 Phileas Fogg sets out on his journey as depicted in Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days"; 1889 First Pan American Conference, held in Washington, D.C.; 1889 In Colorado, Nicholas Creede strikes it rich in silver during the last great silver boom of the American Old West.; 1893 Cheniere Caminada hurricane (Great October Storm) - 3rd worst ...

Oct 2, 2024 · Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd each year to mark Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Recognized globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, it honors his role in India's ...

What Happened On This Day – October 2. 2002 Beltway sniper attacks begin. A series of coordinated sniper attacks occurred in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The attacks lasted 3 weeks and resulted in the killing of 10 people. 1992 Carandiru massacre

October 2, 1957; The Tragic and Fatal Secret of Rock Hudson He was seen as the ultimate ladies' man, but Hollywood actor Rock Hudson, who died on this day, was secretly gay and became the first major star to die of AIDS. October 2, 1985; Weekly Quiz for September 30 - …

On This Day In History - October 2: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Jun 20, 2023 · Conclusion. October 2nd has witnessed numerous historical events, scientific breakthroughs, political milestones, cultural events, and important births and deaths. From the formation of Germany after years of separation to the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming, this day holds significant importance in the annals of history. Notable figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Steve Jobs were ...

On October 2, 1941, the Germans begin Operation Typhoon, their surge to Moscow, led by the 1st Army Group and Gen. Fedor von Bock. Russian peasants in the path of Hitler’s army employ a ...

Oct 1, 2024 · Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He is addressed as 'Father of the nation' to honor his role in getting India independent. He is a global symbol of non-violent resistance. Know why is his birthday celebrated as National holiday in India., Education News - Times Now