1900 Pandemics & Diseases Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 25 Jan Bubonic Plague outbreak in Honolulu: On January 25, 1900, health authorities in Honolulu conducted controlled burns to combat a bubonic plague outbreak in Chinatown. The fire spread out of control, destroying a significant portion of the district and leaving thousands homeless. source: history.com
- 20 Nov Rare November Tornado in Tennessee and Mississippi: A deadly tornado outbreak occurred on November 20–21, 1900, affecting parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. The strongest tornado, rated F4, struck Columbia, Tennessee, killing 27 people. Another F4 tornado devastated areas in Mississippi, resulting in at least 42 fatalities. source: weather.gov
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