February 1900

Saturday 03:

Gubernatorial candidate William Goebel is assassinated in Frankfort, Kentucky. Former-Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later found guilty in a conspiracy to kill Goebel.

Tuesday 06:

The international arbitration court at The Hague is created when the Netherlands' Senate ratifies an 1899 peace conference decree.

Wednesday 07:

The British Labour Party is formed.

Thursday 08:

British troops are defeated by Boers at Ladysmith, South Africa.

Friday 09:

Davis Cup competition is established.

Wednesday 14:

Boer War: In South Africa, 20,000 British troops invade the Orange Free State.

Friday 23:

Battle of Hart's Hill: In South Africa the Boers and British troops battle.

Tuesday 27:

1900 The FC Bayern München (Munich) is founded

Wednesday 28:

The Boer War: The 118-day "Siege of Ladysmith" is lifted.