Historical Events
- Philippine–American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham at Mabitac.
- The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed
- USA, Anthracite coal miners go out on strike for better wages until the October 25, by which time the owners are persuaded that their stand is harming President McKinley's campaign
Famous Birthdays
- Hughie Critz, American MLB baseball player (Cincinnati Reds), born in Starkville, Mississippi (d. 1980)
- J. Willard Marriott, American entrepreneur and hotelier (founder of Marriott Corporation), born in Marriott Settlement, Utah (d. 1985)
About September 17, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
