Intercalated Games Closing Ceremony in Athens, Greece, May 2, 1906

A 13–6 victory by the Massillon Tigers over their rivals, the Canton Bulldogs, for the "Ohio League" Championship, leads to accusations that the championship series was fixed and results in the first major scandal in professional American football. Date: November 24, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 24 📅 Events…

Racial tensions exacerbated by rumors lead to the Atlanta Race Riot, further increasing racial segregation. Date: September 24, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 24 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1906Pope Pius X Publishes Vehementer Nos, February 11, 190625th Infantry…

Moro Rebellion: United States Army troops bring overwhelming force against the native Moros in the First Battle of Bud Dajo, leaving only six survivors. Date: March 5, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 5 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1906Attempted…

Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples. Date: April 7, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1906SS Valencia Runs Aground on Vancouver Island, Killing 130+ – January 22, 1906Courrières Mine Disaster Kills 1099 Miners in…

Closing ceremony of the Intercalated Games in Athens, Greece. Date: May 2, 1906 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 2 📅 Events on this day in 1906 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1906First England vs France Rugby Union Match in Paris, March 22, 1906Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Signs Persian…