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November 18 – The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty is signed by the United States and Panama, giving the U.S. exclusive rights over the Panama Canal Zone. November 23 – Colorado Governor James Hamilton Peabody sends the state militia into the town of Cripple Creek to break up a miners' strike.
- 1901. January 10, 1901 - The first major oil discovery in Texas occurs near Spindletop in Beaumont. More. January 28, 1901 - The American League of Major League Baseball declares itself a Major League after one season as a minor league stemming from the minor Western League in 1899.
- 1902. January 1, 1902 - The first Rose Bowl is held, pitting the college football squads of the University of Michigan and Stanford. Michigan won the initial contest 49-0.
- 1903. January 18, 1903 - The first two-way wireless communication between Europe and the United States is accomplished by Guglielmo Marconi when he transmits a message from President Theodore Roosevelt to the King of England from a telegraph station in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
- 1904. April 30, 1904 - The Louisiana Purchase Exposition opens. Renowned for its spectacular ivory buildings, the inventions of the ice cream cone, and the "Meet Me in St. Louis" song.
Historical events from year 1903. Learn about 174 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1903 or search by date or keyword.
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1903 ( MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, the 1903rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 903rd year of the 2nd millennium, the 3rd year of the 20th century, and the 4th year of the 1900s decade.
Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala for the mutual extradition of fugitives from justice. Signed at Washington, February 27, 1903. Ratification advised by the Senate, March 11, 1903. Ratified by the President, July 8, 1903. Ratified by Guatemala, June 12, 1903. Ratifications exchanged at Washington, July 16, 1903.
Feb 21, 2024 · The United States in 1903. March 1904 Issue. The Sciences. 0 0. This article was originally published with the title “The United States in 1903” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 90 No. 13 ...
