Events tagged with "xinhai revolution"

Historical Events tagged with "xinhai revolution"

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Politics & Government

Wuchang Uprising Sparks Xinhai Revolution

October 9th, 1911 113 years ago

An accidental explosion in the Wuchang arsenal triggered the Wuchang Uprising against the Qing dynasty. The incident occurred when revolutionaries planned to attack the armory but a premature explosion alerted authorities, leading to a spontaneous uprising. The event marked a critical point in China's struggle for modernization and the end of imperial rule, ultimately igniting the Xinhai Revolution that aimed to establish a republic.