He was an inspiration to Martin Luther King Jr along with many others. Gandhi taught the world that one man has the power to conquer an empire, with his ways of non-violent and peaceful protest. The effects Gandhi had on the world would be positive because he spoke softly and fought without violence. Non-violent protests are still ongoing today, as is the fight for equality with gay rights and also for gender equality. In India, Gandhi's birthday, October 2, is known as International Peace Day