What happened on October 10 1810?

On October 10, 1810, the Mexican War of Independence officially began with the Grito de Dolores, a call to arms issued by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest. This event marked the start of a revolt against Spanish colonial rule in Mexico. Hidalgo rallied local inhabitants in the town of Dolores, urging them to fight for independence, which ultimately led to a prolonged conflict that culminated in Mexico's independence in 1821.