Date: August 13, 1900
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 → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day…
Philippine–American War: Filipino guerrillas launch a surprise attack on U.S. infantry and begin a four-day siege of Catubig, Philippines. Date: April 15, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 15 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900Empress Dowager Cixi Orders Foreigners Killed…
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 1900Eight-Nation Alliance Captures Tientsin in…
Second Boer War: Having already besieged the fortress at Ladysmith, Boer forces attack it, but are driven back by British defenders. Date: January 6, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 6 📅 Events on this day in 1900 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1900World Amateur Championship Opens…
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…
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) More events from 1900Battle of Peking: Eight-Nation Alliance Occupies Beijing, Boxer Rebellion Ends August 14, 1900McKinley…