China’s Ming dynasty begins 650 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1368)


Video: 'Global History Review: The Ming Dynasty'

(Sunday, January 23, 1368) — China’s 276-year Ming dynasty, described as “one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” began today as Zhu Yuanzhang was formally acclaimed emperor following the collapse of the Yuan dynasty.