November 1900 - November 3, 1900 (Saturday)

November 3, 1900 (Saturday)

• The first automobile show in the United States was held at Madison Square Garden, sponsored by the Automobile Club of America. More than 70 manufacturers put on exhibits and more than 7,000 spectators appeared on the first day of what detractors called "the horseless horse show".
• The first "ground control" station was set up at Ostend, Belgium, allowing constant contact between the station and Belgian ships sailing the route between Ostend and Dover. The Princess Clementine stayed in communication with the shore during its entire journey.
• Born: Adolf "Adi" Dassler, founder of the Adidas shoe company, in Herzogenaurach, Germany; (d. 1978)