On this day in history, Ghandi started a hunger strike, September 16, 1932

Jasmine Genge
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Mohatma Gandhi Biography
Mohatma Gandhi Biography


On September 16th in 1932, Ghandi started his fast in protest against the British government. This hunger strike was initiated when the British government interfered with India's electoral system and separated the electoral system by caste. Ghandi's hunger strike was an example of his practice of civil disobedience through passive resistance.

Other Events on September 16th:
1810: The Mexican War of Independence against Spain was initiated with the "Cry of Dolores."
1940: The first US peacetime military draft was imposed as a result of the Burke-Wadsworth Act.
1993: TV Sitcom, Frasier, debuted on NBC.
2008: The Federal US Government announced an emergency loan of $85 billion would be made to rescue the world's largest insurance firm, AIG.
2013: Miley Cyrus and Chris Hemsworth broke off their 15-month engagement.

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