may 1, 1644 - End of Ming Dynasty
Description:
Rebels overthrow the Ming Emperor Chongzhen, who hangs himself. A Manchu army takes power in the capital city, Beijing. Ming supporters flee to Taiwan. The Manchu Qing family begins its rule in China, to last into the 20th century, although the Manchus are never to be more than two percent of the population in China.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1644
Now
~ 381 years ago