Date: November 20, 1900
The second German Naval Law calls for the Imperial German Navy to be doubled in size, resulting in an Anglo-German naval arms race. Date: June 14, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 14 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Wang Yuanlu…
The Permanent Court of Arbitration, an international arbitration court at The Hague, is created when the Senate of the Netherlands ratifies an 1899 peace conference decree. Date: February 6, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 6 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
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) More events…
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 1900King Umberto I Assassinated; Victor…
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 1900Sarah Bernhardt Arrives at Savoy…
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) More events from 1900Datu Muhammad Salleh Killed, Ending…