The Johnson–Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the 15th round. Between 11 and 26 people are killed and hundreds more injured. Date: July 4, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 4 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This…
Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird is premiered in Paris, bringing him to prominence as a composer. Date: June 25, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purposes"; the ambiguous language would be used to selectively prosecute people for years to come. Date: June 25, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 25 📅 Events on this day in 1910…
The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington. Date: June 19, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 19 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
Aurel Vlaicu pilots an A. Vlaicu nr. 1 on its first flight. Date: June 17, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 17 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
Charles Rolls, a co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited, becomes the first man to make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by plane. Date: June 2, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 2 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
The South Africa Act comes into force, establishing the Union of South Africa. Date: May 31, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
George V becomes King of Great Britain, Ireland, and many overseas territories, on the death of his father, Edward VII. Date: May 6, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Royal Canadian Navy is created. Date: May 4, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 4 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the People's Budget, the first budget in British history with the expressed intent of redistributing wealth among the British public. Date: April 29, 1910 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 29 📅 Events on this day in 1910 📅 On This Day (Today)