Capture of Mexicali 1911
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 January 1911 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1911 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Magonista rebellion of 1911, Mexican Revolution | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Mexicano Liberal Party, federal government of Mexico | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.6633, -115.4678 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Mexicali, or the Battle of Mexicali, was the first action of the Mexican Revolution taken by rebel Magonistas against the federal government of Porfirio Díaz. Under the direction of Ricardo Flores Magón, a group of rebels captured the border town of Mexicali, Baja California, with little resistance.
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