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Social Democrati Party
Social Democrat Party of America (Debs' party) holds 1st convention -
The gold standard act
The Gold Standard Act officially placed the United States on the gold standard. -
Wizard of Oz
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. -
The People
1st edition of Dutch newspaper "The People" -
Hall of fame
American Hall of Fame found. -
Grave Robbers
250 grave robbers were shot to death -
1900 Olympic games
The Olympic Games opened. they were held at Paris, the games attract 1,505 athletes from 16 nations. France was the unofficial winner. -
Escalator
Trademark "Escalator" registered by Otis Elevator Co -
Hawaii
Hawaiian Republic becomes US Territory of Hawaii -
Yellow Fever
Dr Walter Reed begins research that beats Yellow Fever -
German Liners
4 German liners burn at Hobokon Docks NJ, 326 died -
The first Rigid Airship
Retired general Ferdinand von Zeppelin, at age 62, launched the first rigid airship, at Friedrichshafen -
Hamburger
Hamburger created by Louis Lassing in Connecticut -
Firestone tire and rubber
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. -
Davis cup
The first Davis Cup tennis matches opened at Brookline, Mass., and continued for 3 days. -
Storm in Texas
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. -
Golf US open
Harry Vardon wins US Open golf tournament -
First Camera
First camera was created -
The boxer rebellion
the bexer rebellion was from 1899 to 1901 -
Automobile show
1st national automobile show opens at Madison Square Garden (NYC)
