Second Boer War: British Fail to Take Hart’s Hill, February 23, 1900
Date: February 23, 1900
Date: February 23, 1900
Baron Eduard Toll, leader of the Russian Polar Expedition of 1900, departs Saint Petersburg in Russia on the explorer ship Zarya, never to return. Date: June 20, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 20 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Sergeant…
Philippine–American War: Filipino guerrillas launch a surprise attack on U.S. infantry and begin a four-day siege of Catubig, Philippines. Date: April 15, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 15 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900McKinley Signs Foraker Act for Puerto…
British forces occupy Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, during the Second Boer War. Date: March 13, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 13 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Philippine–American War: Catubig Siege Begins, Filipino Guerrillas Attack U.S. Infantry April 15, 1900Second…
In Italy, King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by the anarchist Gaetano Bresci. His son, Victor Emmanuel III, 31 years old, succeeds to the throne. Date: July 29, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Fires destroy Canadian cities Ottawa and Hull, reducing them to ashes in 12 hours. Twelve thousand people are left without a home. Date: April 26, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 26 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Hoboken Pier Fire…
American statesman and diplomat John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. Date: January 2, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 2 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Shanxi Governor Orders Execution of 45 Christian Missionaries, July…