Historical Events
Battle of Elands River
Battle at Elands River Port: Boer General Jan Smuts destroys British 17th Lancers unit
Battle of Blood River Port
Battle of Blood River Port: Boer commandos led by Louis Botha defeat a British Mounted Infantry force commanded by Major Hubert Gough
Famous Birthdays
Francis Chichester (1901-1972)
English aviator and sailor (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire), born in Barnstaple, Devon, England
About September 17, 1901
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
