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1901Nov, 1

Sigma Phi Epsilon, the largest national male collegiate fraternity, is established at Richmond College, in Richmond, Virginia.

Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ), commonly known as SigEp, is a social college fraternity for male college students in the United States. It was founded on November 1, 1901, at Richmond College (now the University of Richmond), and its national headquarters remains in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded on three principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love (often abbreviated as "VDBL"). Sigma Phi Epsilon is one of the largest social fraternities in the United States in terms of current undergraduate membership.

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    Alianza Lima

    The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
  • 25Feb

    U.S. Steel

    J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
  • 11Jun

    Cook Islands

    The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
  • 14Sep

    Assassination of William McKinley

    U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • 12Oct

    White House

    President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.