Martyr's Day, India, January 30

Today is the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. As a man who chose peace and non violence to accomplish his actions of freeing his country this is one of the most tragic ways for his life to end. 

There is two minutes of silence observed across India as well as the most senior members of the government pay their respects at the memorial of Gandhi.

Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrs%27_Day_(India)

http://www.festivalsofindia.in/Martyrs_day/

http://www.spiderkerala.net/resources/4875-Martyr-s-day-India-remembers-those-who-laid.aspx