June 1900 - June 8, 1900 (Friday)

June 8, 1900 (Friday)

• The telescopic sight was approved for mass production, following the report of a special "Board of Officers on Test of Telescopic Sight for U.S. Magazine Rifle", issued to the U.S. War Department. On May 24, the Board reported that the scope made by the Cataract Tool and Optical Company had proved accurate even a range of 2,000 yards—more than a mile.
• In Beijing, Boxer rebels burned the grandstand of the horse racing track at the country club for Western diplomats. Three British students who rode out to investigate the fire were charged by a crowd of the Chinese and retreated. One of the British horsemen, however, drew his pistol and killed one of the Chinese men. In response, the Imperial government sent armies to surround the foreigners at the Beijing Legation Quarter.