Historical Events
- Battle at Elands River Port: Boer Gen Smuts destroys unit 17th Lancers
- Battle of Blood River Port: Boer Gen Botha beats Major Gough's cavalry
Famous Birthdays
- Francis Chichester, English aviator and sailor (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire), born in Barnstaple, Devon, England (d. 1972)
1901 Highlights
About September 17, 1901
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
