May 171903

What Happened on May 17, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt, the Cowboy President

Writer Ray Setterfield at the site in Yosemite Valley, California, where President Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir — Writer Ray Setterfield at the site in Yosemite Valley, California, where President Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir "talked forest good"

Historical Events

Cleveland Indians beat NY Highlanders 9-2 in Columbus Ohio

Famous Birthdays

Douglas Packard, British Lieutenant General (d. 2000)

Cool Papa Bell (1903-1991)

American Baseball HOF center fielder (NgL WorLd Series 1943, 44 Homestead Grays; 8 x NgL All Star; career BA .337), born in Starkville, Mississippi

Cool Papa Bell

1903 Highlights

About May 17, 1903

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

What Happened in 1903

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