First de Smet de Naeyer Government
The First de Smet de Naeyer Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1899 in Belgium
Explore 7 historical events and records for Belgium in 1899.
Historical records for Belgium in 1899
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January
Jules Vandenpeereboom Government
Begins the Jules Vandenpeereboom Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Birth of Paul Henri-Charles Spaak
Birth of Paul Henri-Charles Spaak
April
First Car Above 100 Kilometres Per Hour
Sets a landmark land-speed record using a streamlined battery-powered vehicle.
La Jamais Contente
Drives an electric car beyond one hundred kilometres per hour.
August
Jules Vandenpeereboom Government
The Jules Vandenpeereboom Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Second de Smet de Naeyer Government
Begins the Second de Smet de Naeyer Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
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