March 1900 - March 13, 1900 (Tuesday)

March 13, 1900 (Tuesday)

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted 166–120 in favor of passage of the Gold Standard Act, also known as the Overstreet Act, and the measure was sent to President William McKinley for his signature
• At 10:00 am, British forces marched into Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange Free State, and took possession. A white flag was hoisted over the city. Mayor Kellner and other officials, reported Lord Roberts, "met me two miles from the town and presented me with the keys to the public offices." When Roberts and his soldiers entered the city at noon, he was cheered by the conquered Boers.
• Born: Queen Salote of Tonga, Queen for 47 years from 1918 until her death on December 16, 1965.