Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Jasieński, Polish poet and writer, leader in Polish Futurist movement and communist, born in Klimontów, Poland (d. 1938)
Famous Deaths
- John Farmer, English composer, dies at 64
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About July 17, 1901
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
