Double Tenth Incident

The Double Tenth Incident occurred on October 10, 1911, during the Xinhai Revolution in China. It was a pivotal event where revolutionary forces initiated an uprising against the Qing Dynasty, aiming to end over two thousand years of imperial rule and establish a republic. The revolt led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. This date, October 10th, later became known as the National Day of the Republic of China, symbolizing the country's transition from monarchy to modern republic.