What Happened on July 17, 1903

Historical Events

  • The Russian Social Democratic Workers Party meets, first in Brussels and then London because their leaders have been forced into exile by the Russian Government

Famous Birthdays

  • Valerian Mikhaylovich Bogdanov-Berezovsky, Russian composer, born in Starozhilovka (d. 1971)

Famous Deaths

  • James McNeill Whistler, American-British painter (Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 aka "Whistler's Mother"), dies at 69
Died in 1903 1903 Highlights

About July 17, 1903

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer