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
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January 8, 1912★★★★★
African National Congress founded
The South African Native National Congress, forerunner of the ANC, was founded in Bloemfontein to defend the rights of Black Africans.
Politics· South Africa
February 12, 1912★★★★★
Abdication of Puyi
The last Qing emperor abdicates, ending more than two thousand years of imperial rule in China.
PoliticsDynasty· China
April 15, 1912★★★★★
Sinking of the Titanic
RMS Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic on her maiden voyage after striking an iceberg; more than 1,500 people die.
DisasterTechnology· United Kingdom
Ongoing
1858 – 1947★★★★★
Beginning of the British Raj
After the 1857 rebellion, the Government of India Act transfers rule from the East India Company to the British Crown; the Mughal Empire formally ends.
Politics· India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, United Kingdom
November 20, 1910 – 1920★★★★★
Mexican Revolution
Francisco Madero calls for revolt against Porfirio Díaz, launching a decade-long revolution involving figures such as Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata.
RevolutionWar· Mexico