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12 March

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1930

Salt March begins

On 12 March 1930, Gandhi began the Salt March, a landmark of civil disobedience in India.

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Contemporary era

1913

Founding of Canberra

On 12 March 1913, Australia's future capital was officially named Canberra.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1622

Canonisation of Ignatius of Loyola

On 12 March 1622, Pope Gregory XV canonised Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier and Teresa of Avila.

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