August 1900 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in August 1900.
The US president was William McKinley (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on August 1900: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 1900?
Events
- 03 Aug 1900 The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company is founded.
- 07 Aug 1900 Diamond workers in Amsterdam strike
- 10 Aug 1900 1st Davis Cup: USA beats British Isles in Boston (3-0)
- 14 Aug 1900 1st electric tram in the Netherlands (Leidseplein-Brouwersgracht)
- 23 Aug 1900 National Negro Business League organizes (Boston).
- 27 Aug 1900 Battle at Bergendal: General Buller beats Boer general Botha
- 30 Aug 1900 Last 2000 British prisoners in Nooitgedagt South Africa freed
- 31 Aug 1900 British troops over run Johannesburg
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in August 1900?
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Top #2 songs in the USA
- Arthur Collins - Ma Tiger Lily
- Dan Quinn - San Francisco Sadie
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
