March 1901

Saturday 02:

The U.S. Congress passes the Platt amendment, limiting the autonomy of Cuba as a condition for the withdrawal of American troops.

Wednesday 06:

In Bremen an assassin attempts to kill Wilhelm II of Germany.

Sunday 17:

A showing of 71 Vincent van Gogh paintings in Paris, 11 years after his death, creates a sensation.

Monday 25:

At the five-day "Week of Nice" race in Nice, France, Mercedes wins its first racing victory.