Eleven Men Walk Out of a Gym Club — and Build Bayern Munich
On February 27, 1900, eleven players walked out of Munich's MTV 1879 gym club and founded FC Bayern, now one of the most successful football clubs in the world.
Tales from the year 1900
The Count's Flying Cigar: The First Zeppelin Takes Off
On July 2, 1900, a 61-year-old retired count floated his giant rigid airship over Lake Constance — and the airship age began.
Paris Goes Underground
On July 19, 1900, at 1 p.m., the first Paris Métro line opened to the public, running between Porte Maillot and Porte de Vincennes.
Fifty-Five Days Under Siege
On August 14, 1900, an eight-nation army fought its way into Beijing, ending the 55-day siege of foreign legations during China's Boxer Rebellion.