William Howard Taft Becomes American Governor of the Philippines, July 4, 1901

Philippine–American War: Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the First Philippine Republic, is captured by the Americans. Date: March 27, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 27 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1901Spindletop Texas Oil Gusher Discovered January 10, 1901Peter O’Connor Sets…

The U.S. Congress passes the Platt Amendment limiting the autonomy of Cuba, as a condition of the withdrawal of American troops. Date: March 2, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 2 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1901Kiowa Land Opened for…

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, is stricken with paralysis. She dies three days later at the age of 81. Date: January 19, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1901Peter O’Connor Sets First…

The first great Texas oil gusher is discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas. Date: January 10, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1901Gorkhapatra First Issue Published, Oldest Nepali Newspaper May 6, 1901Anarchist Assassin Tries…

Funeral of Queen Victoria. Date: February 2, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 2 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1901France Enacts Anti-Clerical Law of Association, July 1, 1901Great Fire Begins in Jacksonville, Florida, May 3, 1901Emilio Aguinaldo Captured by American…

O. Henry is released from prison in Columbus, Ohio, after serving three years for embezzlement from a bank. Date: July 24, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 24 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1901Emilio Aguinaldo Captured by American Forces, March…