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7 events

15th century

  1. 1418 – 1427★★★★★

    Lam Sơn uprising

    Lê Lợi launches a revolt at Lam Sơn (Thanh Hóa) against Ming rule; the ten-year struggle restores independence.

    WarRevolution· Vietnam, China

19th century

  1. 1850 – 1864★★★★★

    Taiping Rebellion

    Hong Xiuquan's movement founds the 'Taiping Heavenly Kingdom'; the ensuing civil war causes tens of millions of deaths.

    WarReligionRevolution· China
  2. 1899 – 1901★★★★★

    Boxer Rebellion

    The anti-foreign Boxer movement besieges Beijing's legation quarter; an Eight-Nation Alliance intervenes and occupies Beijing in 1900.

    WarRevolution· China

20th century

  1. October 10, 1911★★★★★

    Wuchang Uprising

    A mutiny in Wuchang triggers the Xinhai Revolution, which spreads across the provinces and brings down the Qing dynasty.

    Revolution· China
  2. January 1, 1912★★★★★

    Republic of China founded

    Sun Yat-sen is inaugurated as provisional president in Nanjing, founding Asia's first republic.

    PoliticsRevolution· China, Taiwan
  4. 1966 – 1976★★★★★

    Cultural Revolution

    Mao Zedong launches a decade-long political movement that brings social upheaval, persecution and the destruction of cultural heritage.

    PoliticsRevolutionCulture· China
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