1906 Intercalated Games Open in Athens, April 22, 1906

Theodore Roosevelt signs the Antiquities Act into law, authorizing the President to restrict the use of certain parcels of public land with historical or conservation value. Date: June 8, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 8 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

The 7.9 Mw earthquake and fire destroy much of San Francisco, California, killing more than 3,000 people, making one of the worst natural disasters in American history. Date: April 18, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

The All-India Muslim League is founded in Dacca, East Bengal, British India (later Dhaka, Bangladesh). Date: December 30, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 30 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1906Moro Rebellion: First Battle of Bud Dajo, U.S. Army Assault,…

Theodore Roosevelt is the first sitting President of the United States to make an official trip outside the country, doing so to inspect progress on the Panama Canal. Date: November 9, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 9 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today)…

In Finland, a new electoral law is ratified, guaranteeing the country the first and equal right to vote in the world. Finnish women are the first in Europe to receive the right to vote. Date: July 20, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in…

The United States Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act. Date: June 30, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 30 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 19061906 Intercalated Games Open in Athens, April 22, 1906Theodore Roosevelt…