N’Djamena Founded as Fort-Lamy by Émile Gentil, May 29, 1900

Archaeologists in Knossos, Crete, discover the first clay tablet with hieroglyphic writing in a script later called Linear B. Date: March 30, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 30 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Reichstag Approves Germany’s Naval Expansion, 38…

The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation. Date: July 19, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Ottawa and Hull Fires Destroy Cities, 12,000 Homeless – April 26, 1900William Harvey Carney Receives…

The Governor of Shanxi province in North China orders the execution of 45 foreign Christian missionaries and local church members, including children. Date: July 9, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 9 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Prince George Becomes…

Prince George becomes absolute monarch of the Cretan State. Date: April 1, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Sarah Bernhardt Arrives at Savoy Hotel for U.S. Tour, November 20, 1900Ottawa and Hull Fires Destroy…

The Reichstag approves new legislation continuing Germany's naval expansion program, providing for construction of 38 battleships over a 20-year period. Germany's fleet would be the largest in the world. Date: June 12, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day…