1906

Key events from 1906

1906

  • The Great San Francisco Earthquake and subsequent fires devastate the city, killing thousands and destroying 80% of the urban area.
  • The Algeciras Conference resolves the Moroccan Crisis, strengthening the Entente Cordiale while isolating Germany diplomatically.
  • Finland becomes the first European nation to grant women full political rights, including the right to vote and run for parliament.

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