Famous Birthdays
- Geoffrey Lloyd, British politician and Governor of the BBC (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Gideon Scheepers, South Africa Boer leader, executed
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights
About January 17, 1902
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
