January 6 » Second Boer War: Having already besieged the fortress at Ladysmith, Boer forces attack it, but are driven back by British defenders.
February 27 » Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg.
April 30 » Hawaii becomes a territory of the United States, with Sanford B. Dole as governor.
May 18 » The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga.
August 3 » The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded.
October 9 » The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom.
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