Mahatma Gandhi
Died at 78 (January 30, 1948 )
Ironically, non-violent anti-war activist Mahatma Gandhi was gunned down by an assassin while on his way to a prayer meeting. His killer was a Hindu extremist who was angered at Gandhi’s acceptance of Muslims. His birthday, October 2nd, is now a national holiday called Gandhi Jayanti. Observers worldwide celebrate the day as the International Day of Nonviolence.
This photo was taken directly before the murder.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” — Mahatma Gandhi
