Historical Events
- Battle at Elands River Port: Boer General Smuts destroys unit 17th Lancers
Victory in Battle
Battle of Blood River Port: Boer commandos led by Louis Botha defeat a British Mounted Infantry force commanded by Major Hubert Gough
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? 121 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
