Exposition Universelle Opens in Paris, April 14, 1900

One day after its enactment by the Congress, President William McKinley signs the Foraker Act into law, giving Puerto Rico limited self-rule. Date: April 12, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 12 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900French Parliament Grants…

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 → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Scofield Mine Disaster Kills 200+…

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 1900Foraker Act Signed, Granting Puerto Rico Limited Self-Rule – April 12, 1900Chicago Canal Opens January 2,…

The French actress Sarah Bernhardt receives the press at the Savoy Hotel in New York at the outset of her first visit since 1896. She talked about her impending tour with a troupe of more than 50 performers and her plans to play the title role in Hamlet. Date: November 20, 1900 Read more on…

Opening of World Amateur championship at the Paris Exposition Universelle, also known as Olympic Games. Date: May 14, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 14 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Permanent Court of Arbitration Created at The Hague, February 6,…

Chicago Canal opens. Date: January 2, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 2 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Battle of Elands River Siege Ends, Second Boer War August 16, 1900Knossos Archaeologists Discover First Linear B Tablet, March 30, 1900Second Boer…