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August 17, 1903 was the 229th day of the year 1903, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 17, 1903 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1903, who was born and died on August 17, 1903, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1903, which were the most popular songs (ex. Uncle Josh On an Automobile by Cal Stewart), movies (e.g. Der Specht, directed by N/A), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1903 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1903?
- August 17, 1903: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1903: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1903: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1903?
- August 17, 1903: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1903: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1903: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1903: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1903: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1903?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1903?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1903?
What day of the week was August 17, 1903?
August 17, 1903 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1903 can also be written as 8/17/1903 in the US and as 17/8/1903 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1903: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1903:
- Joe pulitzer donated $1 million to columbia university and begins pulitzer prizes
August 17, 1903: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1903 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1903: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1903 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1903 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 11:34 pm and setting at 03:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1903.
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Who was born on August 17, 1903?
Famous people born on August 17, 1903:
- Raoul Follereau
French journalist and writer, founder of the world day against leprosy, and fondation raoul-follereau, which fights against poverty and...
- Abram Chasins
American composer and pianist known for his classical music compositions.
- Georges Sébastian
- Olav Sunde
- Gustav Münzberger
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1903: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 120 years 7 months old,
or 1447 months and 30 days old,
or 6296 weeks and 1 day old,
or 44073 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1903.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1903?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1903?
You belong to the Interbellum Generation if you were born on August 17, 1903.
August 17, 1903: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1903:
- Hans Gude
Norwegian-german academic and painter (d. 1903).
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1903: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1903:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1903: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1903 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1903: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1903 was Uncle Josh On an Automobile by Cal Stewart, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1903: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1903 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cal Stewart - Uncle Josh On an Automobile
August 17, 1903: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1903 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Der Specht
Release year: 1903
Directed by: N/A
Starring: N/A
Country: Germany
Tôkyôza katsudô daishashin
Release year: 1903
Reliance: Shamrock III
Release year: 1903
Pica, pica Compadrito
Release year: 1903
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Release year: 1903
Directed by: Laetitia Colombani
Who was the US President on August 17, 1903?
On August 17, 1903 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1903?
On August 17, 1903 the UK Prime Minister was Arthur Balfour (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1903?
On August 17, 1903 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1903?
1903 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Start of Sherlock Holmes Adventure of Blanched Soldier
- 2 NYers buy Baltimore baseball franchise for $18,000 and moved it to New York
- Phillies walk 17 Dodgers in a game
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What was the calendar for August 1903?
August 1903 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
