Boxer Rebellion: China Declares War on Five Powers June 21, 1900
Date: June 21, 1900
Date: June 21, 1900
Opening of World Amateur championship at the Paris Exposition Universelle, also known as Olympic Games. Date: May 14, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 14 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Sarah Bernhardt Arrives at Savoy Hotel for U.S. Tour, November…
The Federation of Australia is given royal assent. Date: July 9, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 9 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1900US Senate Accepts Anglo-German Treaty, UK Renounces Samoa Claims January 16, 1900Robert Van Wyck Breaks Ground for…
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 β π Other events on June 12 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day…
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 β π Other events on April 26 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1900John Edward Redmond…
A savage fire wrecked three steamships docked at a pier in Hoboken, New Jersey. Over 200 crew members and passengers are killed, and hundreds injured. Date: June 30, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 30 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Second Boer War: Boers stop a British attempt to break the Siege of Ladysmith in the Battle of Spion Kop. Date: January 24, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 24 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Battle of Spion Kop Ends…