Historical Events tagged with "1930"
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Gandhi's Defiant Declaration Against British Rule
Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, an act of civil disobedience against British colonial laws prohibiting the production of salt. The march began in March 1930 and concluded at the Arabian Sea coast, where Gandhi raised a lump of salt and mud, declaring that he was shaking the foundations of the British Empire. This symbolic act represented a turning point in India's struggle for independence and inspired movements worldwide demanding rights and justice.
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The Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng, a nationalist party seeking independence from French colonial rule, executed the Yên Bái mutiny to incite rebellion in Vietnam. This insurrection aimed to overthrow the French protectorate and establish a sovereign state. Led by leaders such as Nguyễn Thái Học, the uprising was centered in Yên Bái province. Despite their efforts to rally support and disrupt French authority, the mutiny ultimately failed, resulting in severe repercussions for the participants and strengthening colonial repression.
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