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Social Democrat Party of America (Debs' party) holds 1st convention
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The Gold Standard Act officially placed the United States on the gold standard.
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L Frank Baum writes "Wizard of Oz". The exact date is unknown but it was in the month of april on the year of 1900.
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1st edition of Dutch newspaper "The People"
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American Hall of Fame found.
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250 grave robbers were shot to death
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The Olympic Games opened. they were held at Paris, the games attract 1,505 athletes from 16 nations. France was the unofficial winner.
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Trademark "Escalator" registered by Otis Elevator Co
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Hawaiian Republic becomes US Territory of Hawaii
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Dr Walter Reed begins research that beats Yellow Fever
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4 German liners burn at Hobokon Docks NJ, 326 died
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Retired general Ferdinand von Zeppelin, at age 62, launched the first rigid airship, at Friedrichshafen
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Hamburger created by Louis Lassing in Connecticut
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Firestone Tire & Rubber was founded at Akron, Ohio, by U.S. entrepreneur Harvey Samuel Firestone, 32, who has patented a method for attaching tires to rims. He invests $10,000 to start the new firm.
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The first Davis Cup tennis matches opened at Brookline, Mass., and continued for 3 days.
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The 1900 storm in Galveston, Texas. the storm killed between 6,000 and 8,000 people in the worst recorded natural disaster in North American history. Thousands more are injured and property damage amounts to $17 million.
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Harry Vardon wins US Open golf tournament
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First camera was created
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the bexer rebellion was from 1899 to 1901
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1st national automobile show opens at Madison Square Garden (NYC)
