The Mongolian Revolution of 1911 (Outer Mongolian Revolution of 1911) occurred when the region of Outer Mongolia declared its independence from the Manchu-led Qing dynasty during the Xinhai Revolution.
Mongolia, led by Bogd Khan, declares independence from China Read more
He and four other crew members made it to the geographical south pole on 14 December 1911, which would prove to be five weeks ahead of the competitive British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition. Amundsen and his team returned safely to their base, and about a year later heard that Scott and his four companions had perished on their return journey.
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen leads the first expedition to reach the South Pole Read more
The Mau was a non-violent movement for Samoan independence from colonial rule during the first half of the 20th century. The movement had its beginnings on the island of Savai’i with the Mau a Pule resistance in the early 1900s with widespread support throughout the country by the late 1920s.
The Mau movement pushes for Samoa’s independence Read more
The Union of South Africa is the historical predecessor to the present-day Republic of South Africa. It included the territories that were formerly a part of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State.
SPI – today known as the FUNAI, or Fundação Nacional do Índio, National Foundation for Indians – was the first federal agency in Brazil charged with protecting Indigenous peoples and preserving their culture.
Cândido Rondon founds Brazil’s Serviço de Proteção aos Índios (SPI) Read more
Initially, it was just one of the many dances, but it soon became popular throughout society, as theatres and street barrel organs spread it from the suburbs to the working-class slums.
Tango becomes a global sensation Read more
They called for the creation of a new Chinese culture based on global and western standards, especially democracy and science. Y
New Culture Movement promoting progressive values emerges in China Read more
The Korean Empire was the last independent unified Korean state. It stood until Japan’s annexation of Korea in August 1910.
Emperor Gojong proclaims the Korea Empire Read more
