Kishinev Pogrom Begins, Forcing Jewish Exodus – April 19, 1903
Date: April 19, 1903
Date: April 19, 1903
Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death. Date: January 4, 1903 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 4 π Events on this day in 1903 π On This Day (Today) More events…
In New York City the Martha Washington Hotel opens, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women. Date: March 2, 1903 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 2 π Events on this day in 1903 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1903Black Saturday Stadium Collapse Kills 12 in Philadelphia, August…
German engineer Karl Jatho allegedly flies his self-made, motored gliding airplane four months before the first flight of the Wright brothers. Date: August 18, 1903 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 18 π Events on this day in 1903 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1903Wright Brothers First Controlled…
The first of a series of auctions of sheep farming land in southern Patagonia takes place impacting established settlers. Date: March 20, 1903 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 20 π Events on this day in 1903 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1903Boston Americans vs. Pittsburgh Pirates in…
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the first national wildlife refuge in the US, is established by President Theodore Roosevelt. Date: March 14, 1903 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 14 π Events on this day in 1903 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1903Black Saturday Stadium Collapse Kills 12…
The High Court of Australia sits for the first time. Date: October 6, 1903 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 6 π Events on this day in 1903 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1903Topsy Elephant Electrocuted at Coney Island, Edison Films Death, January 4, 1903Women’s Social and Political…