1911
The day after a bomb explodes prematurely, the Wuchang Uprising begins against the Chinese monarchy.
The day after a bomb explodes prematurely, the Wuchang Uprising begins against the Chinese monarchy.
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1911
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.
1911
The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight.
The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight.
1911
The Xinhai Revolution spreads to Guangzhou, where the Qing general Fengshan is assassinated by the Chinese…
The Xinhai Revolution spreads to Guangzhou, where the Qing general Fengshan is assassinated by the Chinese…
1911
The Xinhai Revolution spreads to Guangzhou, where the Qing general Fengshan is assassinated by the Chinese…
The Xinhai Revolution spreads to Guangzhou, where the Qing general Fengshan is assassinated by the Chinese…
1910
The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the People's Budget, the first budget in British history with the expressed
The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the People's Budget, the first budget in British history with the expressed
1910
George V becomes King of Great Britain, Ireland, and many overseas territories, on the death of his father, Edward VII
George V becomes King of Great Britain, Ireland, and many overseas territories, on the death of his father, Edward VII
1910
The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purp
The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purp
1910
The Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, also known as the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty, becomes effective, officially…
The Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, also known as the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty, becomes effective, officially…
1910
The Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, also known as the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty, becomes effective, officially…
The Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, also known as the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty, becomes effective, officially…
1910
In Washington, D.C., George Owen Squier demonstrated the first system to allow multiplexing of telephone…
In Washington, D.C., George Owen Squier demonstrated the first system to allow multiplexing of telephone…
1910
A large bomb destroys the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21.
A large bomb destroys the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21.
1910
In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.
In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.
1910
In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.
In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.
1910
Eleftherios Venizelos is elected Prime Minister of Greece for the first of seven times.
Eleftherios Venizelos is elected Prime Minister of Greece for the first of seven times.
1910
Piloted by Arch Hoxsey, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
Piloted by Arch Hoxsey, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
1910
HMS Niobe arrives in Halifax Harbour to become the first ship of the Royal Canadian Navy.
HMS Niobe arrives in Halifax Harbour to become the first ship of the Royal Canadian Navy.
1910
Hawley Harvey Crippen (the first felon to be arrested with the help of radio) is convicted of poisoning his wife.
Hawley Harvey Crippen (the first felon to be arrested with the help of radio) is convicted of poisoning his wife.
1909
Alfred Deakin becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the third time
Alfred Deakin becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the third time