2 Minute History January 6th

January 6th is notable for several significant historical events. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast to protest British colonial rule in India, highlighting the injustices faced by Indians. On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his "Four Freedoms" speech, outlining essential human rights that shaped the post-war vision and influenced the United Nations. The first episode of "Wheel of Fortune" aired in 1975, becoming a beloved staple of American television. Most recently, on January 6, 2021, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, attempting to overturn the presidential election results, which raised critical discussions about democracy and political extremism.