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What happened in 1910?
13 events across 6 world regions, each with its sources.
North America
- Mexican Revolution
A prolonged armed conflict among factions in Mexico from 1910 to 1920, aiming to end dictatorship, culminating in a constitution and a constitutional republic. It caused around one million deaths and profoundly transformed Mexican culture and government.
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- The National Autonomous University of Mexico and Its Cultural Impact
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is a top public research university in Mexico, known for advances in many fields. Its main campus is a UNESCO World Heritage site with murals by Diego Rivera and others. It has produced all Mexican Nobel laureates and operates campuses, research institutes, and museums across Mexico and abroad, ranking among the world's largest universities.
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- Glacier National Park established
In 1910, the United States established Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana, protecting over 4,000 square kilometers of pristine Rocky Mountain ecosystem. The park contains more than 130 lakes and numerous plant and animal species, serving as the centerpiece of the 'Crown of the Continent Ecosystem'.
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- Cornerstone laid for Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, located in Washington, D.C. The Neo-Gothic structure was modeled on English Gothic style of the late fourteenth century. It is the second-largest church building in the United States and the third-tallest building in Washington, D.C.
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- Manhattan Bridge Opened
The Manhattan Bridge opened to the public on December 31, 1909, with full operation beginning in 1910. Designed by Leon Moisseiff, this suspension bridge spans the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. With a total length of about 2,089 meters, it serves as a vital transportation link.
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Europe
- Development of the Haber–Bosch ammonia synthesis process
The Haber process for synthesizing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen was developed in the early 20th century. German chemist Fritz Haber achieved the laboratory-scale process in 1909, and a BASF team led by Carl Bosch completed its industrialization in 1913. It has since become the main industrial method for producing ammonia.
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- Establishment of the Museum of Art and History Geneva
In 1910, the Musée d'art et d'histoire was conceived as the 'Grand Musée' or 'Musée central' in Geneva, Switzerland, intended to bring together several regional funds and donations from collectors. The museum houses over 650,000 objects spanning archaeology, applied arts, horology, and fine arts, making it one of the largest museum collections in Switzerland.
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- Completion of the Constanța Casino
The Constanța Casino was completed on the Black Sea coast in Romania, an Art Nouveau historic building that later became a city landmark.
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West Asia
- Iranian Constitutional Revolution (1905–1911)
A political movement from 1905 to 1911 in Persia that sought to replace the absolute rule of the Qajar shahs with a constitutional monarchy. The revolution was short-lived but resulted in the creation of a constitution and a parliament, driven by widespread discontent among various social groups.
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- Persian Constitutional Revolution
The Persian Constitutional Revolution was a revolution that took place between 1905 and 1911 in Persia under the Qajar dynasty, leading to the establishment of a parliament. It has been described as an epoch-making episode in the modern history of Persia.
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Central & South America
- Banana Wars
Between 1898 and 1934, the United States carried out a series of military occupations, police actions, and interventions in Central America and the Caribbean. These operations were primarily conducted by the United States Marine Corps, which compiled the Small Wars Manual (1921) based on its experiences.
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North Africa
- Outbreak of the French conquest of Morocco
In 1907, France began its conquest of the Sultanate of Morocco by occupying Oujda on 29 March. Subsequent military campaigns led to the Treaty of Fes in 1912, establishing the French protectorate, while pacification operations continued until 1934.
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East Asia
- Consecration of Saint Ignatius Cathedral in Shanghai
In the early 20th century, the Jesuits built a Neo-Gothic cathedral in Xujiahui, Shanghai, which became the cathedral of the Diocese of Shanghai. Once hailed as the 'largest church in the Far East', it was damaged during the Cultural Revolution and later restored in 1979.
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Around 1910
These are known only to the century, not to the year. They are listed separately so a rough date is never mistaken for an exact one.
- Establishment of Women's Suffrage Worldwide
- Establishment of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
- Construction of Grimeton Longwave Radio Station
- Construction of the Trans-Iranian Railway begins
- Construction of the 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright Begins
- Construction of the Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in 'The Centre of Heaven and Earth'
- Establishment of the Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
- Designation of the Maotianshan Shales member and type section