Saturday 17 January 1903
It was Saturday, under the sign of Capricorn (see planets position on January 17, 1903). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Jyoti Prasad Agarwala and Warren Hull.
Electrocuting an Elephant, directed by , was one of the most viewed movies released in 1903
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Electrocuting an Elephant
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Life of an American Fireman
Bathing Horses
An Arabian Magician
Game of Base Ball
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
Famous Birthdays:
- Jyoti Prasad Agarwala: Assamese poet, playwright, film maker (d. 1953).
- Warren Hull: Gasport, New York -- Actor (Strike it Rich, Who in the World).
- Johanna Klink: German super-centenarian (d. 2015).
Famous Deaths:
- Ignaz Wechselmann: Hungarian architect and philanthropist (Born 1828).
Facts:
- El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico becomes part of the United States National Forest System as the Luquillo Forest Reserve.
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