Saturday, April 14, 1900. Racing.

The Automobile Club of America staged the first car race in U.S. history.

The race took place on Long Island, with the course from Springfield to Babylon, New York, and back.  A. L. Riker won in two hours and 3.5 minutes.

Also in racing, but in bicycles, the Union Cycliste Internationale , the controlling body, was founded in Switzerland.

Last edition:

Friday, April 13, 1900. Direct election.

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