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What country's ambassador was killed on this day in 1900?

Germany. His name was Baron Klemens von Ketteler and he was slain outside the Imperial Place by the Chinese boxers. On June 26th, the United States announced it would send two regiments of infantry under Brigadier General Adna Chafee, veteran of the American Civil War and the Spanish American War to help out. 100,000 Chinese surrendered to allied troops in Tientsin. On July 14th, the allies won at Tientsin, and U.S. Secretary of State John Hay reasserted the open door policy.

Who did the United States ask for help when they had a border dispute with Canada about Alaska in 1901?

Russia. It was decided that all waterways going into Alaska except for the Portland Channel, would be United States property. The Portland Channel would be Canada's.

Who won the U. S. Open in 1982?

Tom Watson.

What was so remarkable about the German Bismarck which was launched in 1939?

It was the biggest warship launched to date.

In 1917 this board urged the United States to control railroads and coal mines.

Trade & Trade Board & The trade board. President Wilson declared absolute government control over exports of fuel, food, and war supplies. Herbert Hoover, future President, was named to lead the effort to raise production to stabalize prices. Hoover asked U.S. families to save a pound of flour a week.

What did X-ray expert Dr. Eugene Caldwell die of in 1918?

X-ray burns. He was from New York. This is where the accident happened.

Why did Philipp Scheidemann, German chancellor, resign his post in 1919?

He was unwilling to sign the peace agreement. He resigned because he was unwilling to sign a peace treaty with the Allies. The German government at Weimar announced its intent to sign the peace treaty. On June 28th, the Germans signed the Treaty of Versailles.

What happened in Chicago on this date in 1920?

Race Riots. The race riots left two dead and many hurt.

Who was the first women to preside over the House of Respresentatives in 1921?

Alice Robertson & Robertson. She was from Oklahoma.

What area's industries did France say it would seize in 1923?

Ruhr. It occupied the Ruhr industries for reparations.

In 1924, A.C. Irvine and George Lee Mallory were reported dead while climbing what mountain?

Mt. Everest. They were later found dead on the mountain.

What did Herr Shaetzle demonstrate for the first time in 1925?

Wireless Telphones for cars.

What was Roald Amundsen doing when he got killed in 1928?

Rescuing a downed Italian dirigible crew. He was a polar explorer when his plane crashed near Spitzbergen. Ironically the captain of the dirigible, whose name was General Umberto Nobile, had already been rescued by another plane.

Who won the British Open in 1930?

Bobby Jones & Jones. He was a golfer from the United States. In Minneapolis he won the U.S. Open. Bobby Jones announced his retirement after getting the Grand Slam on November 17, 1930. He won 13 major championships in 14 years.

Who helped Alex Carrel invent an artifical heart in 1935?

Charles Lindbergh & Lindbergh & Charles A. Lindbergh. The chamber included an artifical heart and a synthetic bloodstream that together could supply the organs with nutrients needed for survival.

What does the Robinson-Patman Act of 1936 do?

Barred price lowering from driving out competition.

What country completed the first Trans-polar flight in 1937?

Russia. They went on the polar flight from Vancouver.

Why were 40 people indicted by the U. S. government in 1938?

Spying. They were indicted by a jury as Reich spies.

What was Judge Meton sent to prison for in 1939?

He took bribes. He was a former senior Judge of the Federal Second Court of Appeals. He was sentenced in New York to two years in prison and he was fined {$10,000.}

Which two Republicans did President Roosevelt assign to his cabinet in 1940?

Henry Stimson and Frank Knox & Frank Knox and Henry Stimson & Knox and Stimson & Stimson and Knox & Henry A. Stimson and Frank Knox. Henry Stimson was appointed Secretary of War and Frank Knox was appointed Secretary of the Navy.

Whom did Henry Ford sign a contract with in 1941?

United Auto Workers. He signed a contract to recognize the United Auto Workers as a CIO union.

Who was Jean Zay executed by in 1944?

The French Gestapo. He was a popular Front ex-minister. On June 28, 1944, Vichy Minister Philippe Henriot was also slain in Paris by the French resistance.

What bill did Truman sign in 1952?

Mutual Security Bill. The bill cost $6.5 million.

Who was the first person to regain a lost title in boxing in 1960?

Floyd Patterson. He beat Imgemar Johsansson to regain the heavyweight boxing title. Patterson got his 36th win in 38 bouts.

What year was the Trans-Alaskan oil pipeline opened?

1977. The pipeline cost US$ 7.7 billion to complete. It runs 799 miles from Prudhoe Bay in the north to Valdez on Alaska's southern coast.