Deaths on February 22

Kasturba Gandhi

Died on February 22, 1944

Kasturba Gandhi, Indian activist (b. 1869)

Kasturbai Mohandas Gandhi (listen , born Kasturbai Gokuldas Kapadia; 11 April 1869 – 22 February 1944) was an Indian political activist. She married Mohandas Gandhi in 1883. With her husband and son, she was involved in the Indian independence movement in British India. She was, to a great extent, influenced by her husband. National Safe Motherhood Day is observed on 11 April every year. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi. Mohandas affectionately called her 'Ba' and in letters referred to her as 'Mrs. G[andhi]'

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Diplomatic relations between New Zealand and the Soviet Union are established.
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Deaths on February 22

Kasturba Gandhi

Died on February 22, 1944

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