Philippine–American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac. Date: September 17, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
Filipino insurgents defeat a small American column in the Battle of Pulang Lupa, during the Philippine–American War. Date: September 13, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 13 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
Galveston hurricane: A powerful hurricane hits Galveston, Texas killing about 8,000 people. Date: September 8, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Battle of Elands River during the Second Boer War ends after a 13-day siege is lifted by the British. The battle had begun when a force of between 2,000 and 3,000 Boers had surrounded a force of 500 Australians, Rhodesians, Canadians and British soldiers at a supply dump at Brakfontein Drift. Date: August 16,…
Battle of Peking: The Eight-Nation Alliance occupies Beijing, China, in a campaign to end the bloody Boxer Rebellion in China. Date: August 14, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 14 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
The steamer Deutschland of Hamburg America Lines set a new record for the eastward passage when it docked on Plymouth, England, five days, 11 hours and 45 minutes after sailing from New York, breaking by three hours, six minutes its previous mark in its maiden voyage in July. Date: August 13, 1900 Read more on…
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded. Date: August 3, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 3 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Italy, King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by the anarchist Gaetano Bresci. His son, Victor Emmanuel III, 31 years old, succeeds to the throne. Date: July 29, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
Kaiser Wilhelm II makes a speech comparing Germans to Huns; for years afterwards, "Hun" would be a disparaging name for Germans. Date: July 27, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 27 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)
Pressed by expanding immigration, Canada closes its doors to paupers and criminals. Date: July 23, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today)