Vol. 1900s · No. 1900 · PRICE 25¢
The 1900 Times
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April 14 – November 12, 1900 | France
Dawn of a Century: Paris, Physics, and Progress
As the world ushered in a new century, humanity celebrated dizzying industrial marvels at the Paris World's Fair while confronting profound geopolitical shifts and natural disaster. From the birth of quantum mechanics to snapshot photography, 1900 laid the groundwork for modern culture and science.
The Kodak Brownie Camera
Selling for just one dollar, this landmark cardboard box camera democratized photography, introducing snapshot culture to the everyday public for the very first time.
Max Planck Unveils Quantum Physics
German physicist Max Planck presented his groundbreaking black-body radiation law, inadvertently launching the era of quantum theory and revolutionizing modern science.
Also this year
The 1900 Summer Olympics
May 14 – October 28, 1900 | France
Integrated into the World's Fair, the Paris Games marked a milestone in sports history as female athletes officially competed in the modern Olympics for the first time.
L. Frank Baum Publishes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
May 17, 1900 | Children's Literature
Readers were enchanted by Dorothy's journey down the Yellow Brick Road, giving birth to an enduring American fairy tale that captivated generations to come.
The Galveston Hurricane
September 8, 1900 | Texas, USA
A category 4 storm slammed into Galveston, Texas, devastating the bustling port city and remaining the deadliest natural disaster in United States history.
Puccini's Tosca Premieres
January 14, 1900 | Rome, Italy
Giacomo Puccini's dramatic opera opened at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, captivating audiences with its intense tale of love, jealousy, and political corruption.
The Boxer Rebellion Siege of Beijing
June – August 1900 | China
Anti-foreign violence escalated as Boxers besieged international legations in Beijing, prompting an eight-nation alliance to intervene in a turning point for Imperial China.