Historical Events
- Boston Pilgrims clinch AL pennant, beating Cleveland, 14-3
Famous Birthdays
- Dolores Costello, American actress (Little Lord Fauntleroy), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1979)
- Karel Miljon, Dutch boxer (Olympic bronze 1928), born in Amsterdam (d. 1984)
About September 17, 1903
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
