1 July 1903 June 30, 2020 Author: Staff Start of first Tour de France bicycle race. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict." William Ellery Channing — Click here for more from William Ellery Channing Related posts: 6 October 1903 4 July 1903 4 July 1903 23 July 1903 16 December 1903 1 July 1903 19 July 1903 19 July 1903 17 September 1787 16 June 1903 Categories: History Tags: 1903