Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about
1900
Event of Interest
Feb 15 Boer War: Siege of Kimberley broken by British troops under Lieutenant-General John French after a 124 day siege. Kimberley defense led by Cecil Rhodes.
Boxing Title Fight
Apr 6 James J. Jeffries KOs Jack Finnegan in 1 for heavyweight boxing title.#
Event of Interest
Jun 11 David Beatty and 150 men from HMS Barfleur land as part of a force of 2,400 defending Tientsin from 15,000 Chinese troops plus Boxers
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Jul 3 Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Blanche Bingley-Hillyard beats rival and fellow Briton Charlotte Cooper 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Historic Publication
Aug 1 The 1st Michelin Guide is published by the brothers Édouard and André Michelin as a hotel and restaurant reference guide to encourage more road travel and thus boost tire sales (exact date beyond Aug 1900 unknown)
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking.
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