Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1906 The tragic grounding of SS Valencia on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, resulted in the loss of more than 130 lives and stands as a solemn reminder of the perils of seafaring in treacherous waters.
1906 The groundbreaking HMS Dreadnought, a harbinger of naval revolution, is christened, ushering in a new era of battleship design.
1906 Pope Pius X imparts wisdom and guidance to the faithful through his encyclical Vehementer Nos.
1906 Édouard de Laveleye's pivotal role is noted as he established the Belgian Olympic Committee in Brussels, a foundational step in Belgium's rich Olympic history.
1906 The Moro Rebellion witnesses a dramatic clash as United States Army forces employ overwhelming firepower in the First Battle of Bud Dajo, with only a handful of survivors left among the native Moros.
1906 The Courrières mine disaster in northern France claimed the lives of 1099 miners, marking Europe's deadliest mining catastrophe.
1906 The inaugural England vs. France rugby union match unfolds at Parc des Princes in Paris, laying the foundation for a storied rivalry.
1906 The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States was born, later transforming into the renowned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This institution laid the foundation for college sports regulation in the United States.
1906 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius unleashes devastation upon Naples, leaving a trail of destruction in its fiery wake.
1906 The Algeciras Conference shapes the destinies of France and Spain, cementing their control over the enigmatic land of Morocco.
1906 Auguste Deter's passing in 1906 marked the end of her struggle with Alzheimer's disease, a condition that would later bear her name and become a focus of medical research.
1906 The city of San Francisco, California, faced a catastrophic earthquake and ensuing fire, resulting in widespread destruction and a testament to the city's resilience in the face of adversity.
1906 The 1906 Intercalated Games opened with grandeur in Athens, Greece, offering a unique and memorable athletic spectacle that added to the rich tapestry of Olympic history.
1906 The inaugural meeting of the State Duma of the Russian Empire marks a significant juncture in Russia's political landscape.
1906 The Intercalated Games in Athens, Greece, concluded with a grand closing ceremony, leaving a lasting sporting legacy.
1906 The adoption of the Russian Constitution of 1906 marked a significant step towards political reform and modernization in Russia.
1906 The Wright brothers, pioneers of aviation, achieved a major milestone when they were granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their groundbreaking "Flying-Machine."
1906 The majestic RMS Lusitania, a Cunard Line ocean liner, is ceremoniously launched from the John Brown Shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland.
1906 Theodore Roosevelt's signing of the Antiquities Act empowered the President to protect historic and conservation-worthy public lands.
1906 A shocking turn of events unfolded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as millionaire Harry Thaw fatally shot prominent architect Stanford White.
1906 The first Grand Prix motor race held at Le Mans heralds the beginning of a prestigious motorsport tradition, showcasing innovation in automotive engineering.
1906 The United States Congress enacted the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906, ushering in a new era of food safety regulations and consumer protection.
1906 The dark tale of Grace Brown's murder by Chester Gillette in the United States becomes the inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's timeless novel, "An American Tragedy."
1906 In a groundbreaking move for women's rights, Finland ratified a new electoral law on July 20, 1906, guaranteeing the country the first and equal right to vote in the world. Finnish women became the first in Europe to receive the right to vote.
1906 Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar's agreement to establish a constitutional monarchy marks a pivotal moment in the Persian Constitutional Revolution.
1906 In 1906, an unfortunate incident occurred when members of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Regiment were wrongly accused in Brownsville, Texas, leading to dishonorable discharges and a later restoration of their records.
1906 Central Chile is rocked by the 8.2 Mw Valparaíso earthquake, resulting in a tragic loss of 3,882 lives and significant devastation.
1906 Alberto Santos-Dumont's successful flight of his 14-bis aircraft in France in 1906 marked a significant breakthrough in aviation history.
1906 A symbol of engineering ingenuity, the Newport Transporter Bridge gracefully opens its spans in Newport, South Wales, under the auspices of Viscount Tredegar.
1906 Aviation history took flight on September 13, 1906, as the pioneering Santos-Dumont 14-bis completed a short but historic hop, marking the first successful fixed-wing aircraft flight in Europe.
1906 The 1906 Hong Kong typhoon wreaks havoc, claiming the lives of an estimated 10,000 people, leaving behind a tale of devastation and resilience.
1906 President Theodore Roosevelt designates Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument, a landmark in conservation.
1906 Racial tensions lead to the Atlanta Race Riot, intensifying racial segregation during a critical period in U.S. history.
1906 In 1906, Leonardo Torres y Quevedo demonstrated the Telekino, an early remote control device, guiding a boat from the shore.
1906 The Royal Galician Academy, authority on the Galician language, commences work in La Coruña, Spain.
1906 San Francisco's decision to segregate Japanese students in schools sparks a diplomatic crisis with Japan.
1906 Aviation history was made when Alberto Santos-Dumont achieved the first successful heavier-than-air flight in Europe, marking a milestone in human flight.
1906 President Theodore Roosevelt became the first sitting U.S. President to make an official trip outside the country, visiting the Panama Canal on November 9, 1906, to inspect its progress.
1906 Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity for African-Americans, is founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, heralding a significant moment in the history of African-American education and fraternity life.
1906 In 1906, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation efforts during the Russo-Japanese War, contributing to international diplomacy.
1906 A new era dawns in the London Underground's history as the Great Northern, Piccadilly, and Brompton Railway opens its doors, enhancing the city's transportation network.
1906 Xinjiang, China, bears witness to tragedy as a devastating Mw 7.9 earthquake claims the lives of at least 280 people, leaving a lasting impact on the region.
1906 Reginald Fessenden's pioneering radio broadcast, featuring poetry, music, and a speech, heralds a new era in communication.
1906 In 1906, a pivotal moment in Indian history occurred with the founding of the All-India Muslim League in Dacca, East Bengal, British India (now Dhaka, Bangladesh), setting the stage for significant political developments.
1906 Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar made a significant mark in Persian history by signing the Persian Constitution of 1906, a transformative document that shaped the nation's future.
1906 The Azusa Street Revival ignites the flames of Pentecostalism as the first meeting of this historic movement takes place in Los Angeles, shaping the future of Christian worship worldwide.
