Ellis Island Immagration By David. Zachariah May 9, 1900 During the 1900's nearly 8.8 million immigrants arrived in the U.S. May 9, 1901 William Mckinley (President) dies from gunshot May 9, 1902 the future president writes history of American people May 9, 1906 Congress passes naturalization Act May 9, 1907 Congress passes Immigration Act and Expatriation Act May 10, 1910 more than 5.7 million immigrants arrived in the U.S May 10, 1954 Ellis Island closes