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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 19th century20th century21st century
Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s1910s1920s 1930s 1940s
Years: 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919
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The 1910s was a ten-year period that began on January 1, 1910, and ended on December 31, 1919. This decade was a time of big changes and important events around the world. It saw major wars, new inventions, and shifts in how countries were governed.

Major Conflicts and Changes

The Balkan Wars

The Balkan Wars were two short wars in 1912 and 1913. They involved countries in the Balkans region of Europe. These wars were a big step towards World War I.

China's Big Change

From 1911 to 1912, the Republic of China was formed. This new government took over from the old Qing Dynasty. It ended thousands of years of rule by emperors in China.

The Sinking of the Titanic

In 1912, the famous ship RMS Titanic hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. It sank on its very first trip. This was a very sad event that many people still remember today.

Olympic Games in Sweden

The Olympic Games were held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912. Athletes from all over the world came together to compete in different sports.

World War I

From 1914 to 1918, the world was gripped by World War I. This was a huge global conflict that involved many countries. Sadly, about 15 million people lost their lives during this war.

The Russian Revolution

In 1917, the October Revolution happened in Russia. This event led to Communists taking power. They removed the king (called the Tsar) from his rule.

The Spanish Flu Pandemic

From 1918 to 1919, a terrible illness called Spanish Flu spread across Europe and the world. It was a very serious flu that killed between 25 million and 50 million people.

Important World Leaders

Many important leaders guided their countries through the changes of the 1910s.

Leaders in Australia

Leaders in Austria-Hungary

Leaders in Canada

Leaders in China

Leaders in the German Empire

Leaders in Italy

Popes of the Catholic Church

Leaders in the Ottoman Empire

  • Sultan Vahidettin

Leaders in Persia (Iran)

Leaders in Russia and the Soviet Union

Leaders in Spain

Leaders in the United Kingdom

Leaders in the United States

Famous Births

Many well-known people were born in the 1910s:

Notable Deaths

Some important people passed away in this decade:

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See also

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