Historical Events In November - 17

1865  On November - 17 john S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins)   

1866  Opera "Mignon" is produced (Paris) on this day in history.   

1869  On this day in history after work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens   

1869  Suez Canal opens (Egypt) on November - 17.   

1869  On this day in history englishman James Moore wins 1st bicycle race (13K Paris-Rouen)   

1874  On this day in history emigrant ship Cospatrick catches fire & sinks off Auckland, NZ   

1875  Amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott on November - 17.   

1875  On November - 17 hilario Ascasubi, Argentina author (pampa, gauchos & indians), dies   

1876  On this day in history pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's patriotic Slavonic March made its premiere in Moscow to a warm reception by the Russian people.   

1876  On November - 17 baron Joseph van de Meulebroeck, mayor (Brussels, Belgium)   

1877  Gilbert/Sullivans operette "Sorcerer," premieres in London on this day in history.   

1878  On November - 17 first assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy.   

1878  Grace Abbott, Grand Island Neb, social worker (US Children Bureau) on this day in history.   

1879  On November - 17 gerardus H de Haas, socialist vicar   

1881  Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP on this day in history.   

1883  On this day in history harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913)   

1884  On November - 17 cops arrest John L Sullivan in 2nd round for being "cruel"   

1885  On November - 17 henry de Man, Belgium, sociologist/chairman (Belgian Workers Party)   

1886  Crane Wilbur, Athens NY, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo) on this day in history.   

1887  Bernard L Montgomery, British field marshall (WW II-African campaign) on this day in history.   

1888  On November - 17 tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony premieres in St Petersburg   

1888  Ariantje "Jeanne" Leg, actress (It Vijgeblaadje, It Hippie) on this day in history.   

1889  On November - 17 union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland and San Francisco   

1889  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF on November - 17.   

1890  On November - 17 jack Cusack, pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs)   

1891  On November - 17 guido Pannain, composer   

1892  On this day in history max Deutsch, composer   

1893  On this day in history alexander-Jozef von Battenberg, king of Bulgaria (1879-86), dies at 36   

1894  Daily Racing Form founded on November - 17.   

1894  On this day in history eelco van Kleffens, minister of Foreign affairs (1939-46)/diplomat   

1897  On November - 17 ed Baker, Davis WV, actor (Keystone Kops)   

1899  Roger Vitrac, French poet/dramatist (Coup of Trafalgar) on this day in history.   

1900  On November - 17 marcel Dalio, Paris, actor (Casablanca)   

1901  Joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ) on November - 17.   

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0009  On this day in history birth of vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79)   

1502  Atahualpa, last emperor of the Inca (d. 1533) was born on November - 17.   

1503  On this day in history birth of il Bronzino, Florentine painter (Eleanor de Toledo & her Son)   

1576  Roque Gonzales, Paraguayan missionary (d. 1628) was born on this day in history.   

1594  On November - 17 birth of johan van Beverwijck, Dutch physician/writer (Treasure of Health)   

1612  On November - 17 birth of dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650)   

1681  Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776) was born on November - 17.   

1685  Pierre Gaultier, French-Canadian trader and explorer (d. 1749) was born on November - 17.   

0375  Valentinianus I, co-emperor of E Roman Empire (336-75), dies at ñ54 on this day in history.   

0474  Leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies on this day in history.   

0594  Gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies on November - 17.   

0641  On this day in history death of emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593)   

0680  Death of Hilda of Whitby (b. 614) on this day in history.   

0885  On this day in history death of queen Liutgard   

1093  Margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies on November - 17.   

1231  On this day in history death of elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207)