jun 17, 1900 - At 3:25pm, the ships from the Eight-Nation Alliance start bombardment of the Taku Forts in China and begin an invasion
Description:
An ultimatum, sent the night before, had expired at 2:00. Ninety minutes into the battle, ammunition magazines inside the forts were destroyed and the defenders surrendered the next day.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 17, 1900
Now
~ 125 years ago