This Day in History: June 30

Mahatma Gandhi’s First Arrest in South Africa

Mahatma Gandhi was first arrested in South Africa on this day in 1914 for leading protests against the discrimination faced by Indians and Black South Africans. The arrest marked a turning point in Gandhi’s life and his commitment to nonviolent resistance.

International Asteroid Day

International Asteroid Day is celebrated annually on June 30 to raise awareness about the potential threat posed by asteroids and to promote global cooperation in asteroid detection and mitigation efforts.

CNR Rao is Born

C.N.R. Rao, an eminent Indian scientist and a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, was born in 1934. He made significant contributions to the fields of solid-state physics, structural chemistry, and materials science.

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Sanath Jayasuriya’s Birthday

Sanath Jayasuriya, a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time, was born in 1969. He is the only cricketer to have scored 12,000 runs and taken 300 wickets in ODI cricket.

Allari Naresh’s Birthday

Allari Naresh, a popular Telugu film actor known for starring in comedic roles, was born in 1982. He has numerous successful films to his credit as a lead actor and won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for ‘Gamyam’ (2008).

Dadabhai Naoroji is Born

Dadabhai Naoroji, a prominent Indian nationalist leader and one of the founders of the Indian National Congress, was born in 1825. He was known as the “Grand Old Man of India” and was a vocal critic of British rule in India.