Historical Events
- US Congress pass the New Lands Reclamation Act, which establishes a fund from sale of public lands to build irrigation dams for arid Western lands
Famous Birthdays
- Alec Hurwood, Australian cricketer (Australian off-spinner v WI 1930-31), born in Kangaroo Point, Queensland, Australia (d. 1982)
- Sammy Fain, American popular music composer, born in NYC, New York (d. 1989)
1902 Highlights
About June 17, 1902
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
