Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1903 Topsy the elephant is electrocuted at Luna Park, Coney Island, recorded by Edison film company.
1903 Hallam Tennyson, son of the renowned poet Alfred Tennyson, assumed the role of Governor-General of Australia in 1903, contributing to Australia's early governance as a Commonwealth.
1903 The inclusion of El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico into the United States National Forest System as the Luquillo Forest Reserve marked a milestone in conservation efforts.
1903 Anton Bruckner's monumental 9th Symphony graces Vienna, Austria, with its majestic premiere.
1903 The United States Department of Commerce and Labor is established, laying the foundation for future government agencies and oversight.
1903 Cuba leases Guantánamo Bay to the United States "in perpetuity".
1903 The opening of the Martha Washington Hotel in New York City in 1903 was a pioneering achievement, as it became the world's first hotel exclusively for women, breaking new ground in hospitality.
1903 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the first of its kind in the United States, was established by President Theodore Roosevelt, setting a precedent for conservation efforts.
1903 The Kishinev pogrom begins in the turbulent region of Bessarabia, setting in motion events that would compel tens of thousands of Jews to seek refuge in distant Palestine and the Western world.
1903 Atlético Madrid Association football club took its inaugural steps on this day in 1903, marking the birth of a storied football legacy that would captivate fans worldwide.
1903 The tranquil town of Frank in Alberta, Canada, was forever scarred as a devastating landslide claimed the lives of 70 souls, leaving a somber legacy.
1903 Aromanians find their voice as Românul de la Pind, the longest-running newspaper dedicated to their culture and heritage, is founded. This unique publication becomes a beacon for Aromanian identity and unity until World War II.
1903 In a significant event known as the May Coup, occurring on May 29th, 1903, Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga were tragically assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand (Crna Ruka) organization, leading to a transformative period in Serbian history.
1903 Serbia bears witness to a dramatic and tragic episode as a group of Serbian officers storm the royal palace. Their target is King Alexander I of Serbia and his wife, Queen Draga. This daring act results in the assassination of the monarch and his spouse, forever altering the course of Serbian history.
1903 The incorporation of the Ford Motor Company marks the beginning of a transformative journey in the automotive industry under Henry Ford's leadership.
1903 Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen embarks on his historic voyage from Oslo, Norway, initiating the first eastward expedition into the Arctic.
1903 Benito Mussolini, then a radical Socialist, was arrested by the Bern police for advocating a violent general strike.
1903 The first Tour de France bicycle race commenced in 1903, marking the start of a legendary sporting event. This iconic race has since become one of the most prestigious and challenging in the world of cycling.
1903 Maurice Garin's victory in the inaugural Tour de France in 1903 highlighted the beginning of one of the world's most prestigious cycling events.
1903 The Ford Motor Company made a momentous achievement on July 20, 1903, by shipping its first automobile, setting the stage for a revolution in transportation.
1903 The wheels of innovation turn as the Ford Motor Company achieves a historic milestone, selling its very first automobile.
1903 Black Saturday casts a somber shadow over Philadelphia as a stadium collapse claims 12 lives, a tragic day etched in the city's history.
1903 German engineer Karl Jatho claims a pioneering achievement by purportedly flying his self-made motored gliding airplane, four months before the Wright brothers' historic flight, sparking debates on aviation history.
1903 The launch of the Slava, the last of the Borodino-class battleships, signifies a significant moment in naval history.
1903 The Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin, hosts its inaugural race, becoming the world's oldest major speedway.
1903 The "Wreck of the Old 97" on September 27, 1903, marked a tragic American rail disaster that claimed 11 lives. This incident later became the subject of a popular ballad, highlighting the enduring impact of this historical tragedy.
1903 The modern World Series is born as the Boston Americans face the Pittsburgh Pirates in a historic baseball match, marking the beginning of a cherished American sports tradition.
1903 The High Court of Australia convened for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country's judicial history.
1903 On October 10, 1903, the Women's Social and Political Union was founded in the United Kingdom, advocating tirelessly for the enfranchisement of British women.
1903 Baseball history is made as the Boston Red Sox emerge victorious in the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates.
1903 The historic dedication of the Lincoln Highway takes place, marking the birth of the first transcontinental automobile route in the United States.
1903 With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia.
1903 "The Russian Social Democratic Labour Party splits into two groups: The Bolsheviks (Russian for ""majority"") and Mensheviks (Russian for ""minority""). This schism lays the foundation for the future political landscape of Russia."
1903 The Hay-Herrán Treaty's signing underscores the ongoing negotiations and complexities surrounding the proposed Panama Canal.
1903 The Wright brothers embark on an audacious quest for the skies as they launch their maiden flight attempt with the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, setting the stage for aviation history.
1903 Italian American inventor Italo Marchiony secures a U.S. patent for his innovative machine designed for crafting delicious ice cream cones.
1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright's monumental achievement took flight as the Wright Flyer soared over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in the first controlled powered flight.
1903 Tragedy struck Chicago, Illinois, on this day in 1903 when a catastrophic fire engulfed the Iroquois Theater, claiming the lives of at least 605 individuals, making it one of the deadliest theater fires in history.
