Saturday January 17, 1903
US date format: 1/17/1903, UK date format: 17/1/1903
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It was Saturday, under the sign of Capricorn (see birth chart on January 17, 1903). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Arthur Balfour (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
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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Movies
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Electrocuting an Elephant
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Life of an American Fireman
Directed by: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter
Starring: Vivian Vaughan, Arthur White, James H. White
Bathing Horses
An Arabian Magician
Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 17, 1903?
Holidays
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
Events
- El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico becomes part of the United States National Forest System as the Luquillo Forest Reserve.
Famous Birthday
- Jyoti Prasad Agarwala: Assamese poet, playwright, film maker...
- Warren Hull: Gasport, New York -- Actor (Strike it...
- Johanna Klink: German super-centenarian (d. 2015).
Famous Deaths
- Ignaz Wechselmann: Hungarian architect and philanthropist...
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 17, 1903?
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Mina Hickman - Come Down, Ma Evening Star
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