Discover what happened on 17 August 1901 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Edmond Audran (French composer (1840–1901))
- Federico Alejos Pita (Spanish journalist)
- Camille-Adrien Paris (French painter)
- Edward Waller Claypole (geologist and paleontologist (1835-1901))
- Viktor Sersawy
- Alypius (Konstantinov)
- Antonio Guiteras y Font (Cuban writer)
- Tombolotutu (National hero from Indonesia)