South African President Schalk Burger and Orange Free State President Marinus Theunis issued a proclamation that neither nation would accept a settlement with the British resulting in the loss of independence of their countries.
Pittsburgh Pirate Honus Wagner became the first major league baseball player to "steal home" twice during the same game.
The Philippine Commission voted to make English and Spanish the official languages of the Philippines.
A court decided in favor of viewing rights to Lake Michigan.
June 20, 1901 -- Chicago Lake Front Sees Another Lawsuit
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