April 1900 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 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 April 1900: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 1900?
Events
- 02 Apr 1900 The Congress passes the Foraker Act, giving Puerto Rico limited self-rule.
- 04 Apr 1900 Assassination attempt on Prince of Wales / King Edward VII
- 05 Apr 1900 Attempted assassination of Prince of Wales in Brussels, fails.
- 06 Apr 1900 James J Jeffries knocks out Jack Finnegan in one for heavyweight boxing title.
- 14 Apr 1900 President Loubet opens International Fairs in Paris France.
- 15 Apr 1900 An early 50 mile race is won by an electric car in over two hours.
- 16 Apr 1900 US Post Office issues first books of postage stamps.
- 19 Apr 1900 Highest scoring opening game, Philadelphia Phillies beat Braves 19-17 in 10.
- 22 Apr 1900 Battle of Kousséri: French forces secure their domination of Chad. Warlord Rabih az-Zubayr is defeated and killed.
- 24 Apr 1900 Passing of Andrew Halliday, cable car pioneer.
- 26 Apr 1900 The Hull-Ottawa fire in Canada kills seven and leaves 15,000 homeless.
- 30 Apr 1900 165 lb Robert Fitzsimmons KOs 305 lb Ed Dunkhost in a boxing match
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in April 1900?
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Jere Mahoney - A Bird in a Gilded Cage
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
