1900-1920 By madisonbristow Jan 10, 1901 The first major oil discovery in Texas occurs near Spindletop in Beaumont. Sep 6, 1901 President William H. McKinley is shot at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York while shaking hands with fair visitor Jan 1, 1902 The first Rose Bowl is held, between Michigan and Stanford May 20, 1902 The island of Cuba gains independence from the United States. Apr 30, 1904 The Louisiana Purchase Exposition opens Mar 4, 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term Feb 8, 1910 The Boy Scouts of America is founded Feb 3, 1913 The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified Nov 7, 1916 Woodrow Wilson won a second term as President 1918 The influenza epidemic Spanish flu spans the globe, killing over twenty million worldwide. Jun 28, 1919 The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending World War I.