U.S. Congress Passes Payne–Aldrich Tariff Act, April 9, 1909

U.S. President William Howard Taft uses what became known as a Saxbe fix, a mechanism to avoid the restriction of the U.S. Constitution's Ineligibility Clause, to appoint Philander C. Knox as U.S. Secretary of State. Date: March 4, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day…

A group of mid-level Greek Army officers launches the Goudi coup, seeking wide-ranging reforms. Date: August 28, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Portugal Earthquake Near Lisbon Kills 60, Injures 75 — April 23,…

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded. Date: February 12, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 12 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mohammad Ali Shah Deposed, Ahmad Shah Replaces Him July 16,…

Sultan of Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid II is overthrown, and is succeeded by his brother, Mehmed V. Date: April 27, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 27 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Coritiba Foot Ball Club Founded October 12, 1909NAACP…

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opens for automobile racing. William Bourque and his mechanic are killed during the first day's events. Date: August 19, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 19 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909RMS Republic Uses CQD Distress…