Boxer Rebellion Begins in China
The Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising, began in earnest on June 20, 1900, when Boxers, supported by the Qing Dynasty, laid siege to the Legation Quarter of Beijing where foreigners and Chinese Christians sought refuge. This conflict was driven by widespread resentment against foreign influence, economic distress, and imperialist exploitation. The Boxer […]
Galveston Hurricane
A devastating hurricane, known as the Galveston Hurricane, struck the coastal city of Galveston, Texas, causing one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history on September 8th.