What Happened on April 7, 1934

Historical Events

Gandhi Ends Civil Disobedience

In India, Mahatma Gandhi suspends his campaign of civil disobedience

Famous Birthdays

  • Ian Richardson, Scottish actor (Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 2007) [1]
  • Swami Shantananda, Hindu Saint, Philosopher, Disciple of Swami Sivananda, Founder of Temple of Fine Arts
  • Victor Feldman, British jazz pianist and drummer, born in London, England (d. 1987)
Born in 1934

Famous Deaths

  • William Monroe Trotter, American newspaper editor and activist for African-Americans civil rights, dies in a fall from his roof on his 62nd birthday
1934 Highlights

About April 7, 1934

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries