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What Happened in 1911

6 historical events, 25 notable births, and 2 notable deaths in 1911.

Major Events

January 1911

war

Siege of Sidney Street — 1911 siege in the Metropolitan Borough of Stepney

October 1911

economy

Xinhai Revolution — revolution in China that overthrew the Qing dynasty and established the Republic of China

culture

Wuchang Uprising — armed rebellion in 10 October 1911 against the Qing dynasty that marked the start of the Xinhai Revolution

November 1911

general

Agadir Crisis — international crisis of deployment of French troops into Morocco

March 1911

disaster

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire — 1911 factory fire in New York City