Major Events of July 1900: Key Historical Moments from the Month
 
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Major Events of July 1900: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from July 1900 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of July 1900: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jul 1900 Galveston Hurricane of 1900: The Galveston Hurricane struck on September 8, 1900, causing widespread devastation in Galveston, Texas. It remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, with an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 fatalities. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 05 Jul 1900 Australian Commonwealth Constitution Act passed: The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act was passed by the British Parliament on 5 July 1900, establishing the legal framework for the federation of Australian colonies into the Commonwealth of Australia. It received royal assent from Queen Victoria on 9 July 1900 and took effect on 1 January 1901. source: aph.gov.au
  • 06 Jul 1900 Hawaii becomes U.S. territory: Hawaii was annexed by the United States on 7 July 1898, becoming a U.S. territory. The Organic Act, which provided a civil government for Hawaii, was enacted on 30 April 1900, and it officially became a U.S. territory on 7 July 1900. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 11 Jul 1900 First female Olympic individual champion: On July 11, 1900, Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain won the women's singles tennis event at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first individual female Olympic champion. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 12 Jul 1900 McKinley's presidential re-nomination: On July 12, 1900, President William McKinley was re-nominated as the Republican candidate for the 1900 presidential election during the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 13 Jul 1900 First Governor-General of Australia appointed: On July 13, 1900, Lord Hopetoun was appointed as the first Governor-General of Australia, representing the British monarch in the newly federated Commonwealth. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 14 Jul 1900 First modern Olympic Games open in Athens: On July 14, 1900, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Olympic movement. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 15 Jul 1900 Tchou-kia-ho siege and massacre: On July 15, 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion in China, the village of Tchou-kia-ho (Zhujiahe) in Hebei Province was besieged by Boxers and Imperial soldiers. After a three-day siege, the village was overrun, resulting in a devastating massacre of approximately 3,000 Chinese Christians. source: takemeback.to
  • 19 Jul 1900 Paris Métro inaugural line opens: The first line of the Paris Métro, connecting Porte de Vincennes and Porte Maillot, was inaugurated on July 19, 1900, during the Paris World's Fair. This marked a significant advancement in urban transportation for the city. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 21 Jul 1900 Pope Leo XIII's encyclical to Greek-Melkite Church: On July 21, 1900, Pope Leo XIII issued the encyclical "Omnibus Compertum," addressing unity among the Greek-Melkite Church. The document emphasized the importance of harmony and collaboration within the church. source: vatican.va
  • 22 Jul 1900 Hawaii becomes U.S. incorporated territory: On July 22, 1900, Hawaii was officially designated as an incorporated territory of the United States, following the passage of the Newlands Resolution. This marked a significant step in Hawaii's path toward statehood.
  • 28 Jul 1900 Albert Einstein graduates from ETH Zürich: Albert Einstein graduated from the Swiss Federal Polytechnic (ETH Zürich) on July 28, 1900, with a diploma in teaching physics and mathematics. source: biography.com
  • 29 Jul 1900 Assassination of King Umberto I of Italy: King Umberto I of Italy was assassinated by Italian-American anarchist Gaetano Bresci in Monza on July 29, 1900. source: history.com
  • 31 Jul 1900 Boer Generals Surrender in Brandwater Basin: On July 31, 1900, Boer generals Piet Cronjé and Koos de la Rey surrendered to British forces in the Brandwater Basin during the Second Anglo-Boer War. source: en.wikipedia.org