Historical Events
- 1st British troops leave Bombay for South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Winnie Lightner [Winifred Reeves], American vaudeville stage and screen actress, and singer (Gold Diggers of Broadway; Gold Dust Gertie; Sit Tight), born in Greenport, New York (d. 1971)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Alfred Pillsbury, American industrialist and co-founder (Pillsbury Company), dies at 56
1899 Highlights
About September 17, 1899
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
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