Page 3: Historical Events In April - 17

1838  On this day in history j Schopenhauer, writer, dies at 71   

1839  Guatemala forms republic on this day in history.   

1845  On this day in history isabel Barrows, US, editor/penologist (Conference on Negro Question)   

1852  Asteroid 17, Thetis discovered on April - 17.   

1852  R Luther discovers asteroid #17 Thetis on this day in history.   

1853  US Marine Hospital at Presidio (SF) established on April - 17.   

1853  Thorbecke govt resigns on this day in history.   

1854  On this day in history gottlob Wiedebein, composer, dies at 74   

1861  On this day in history asteroid 67, Asia discovered   

1861  On this day in history n R Pogson discovers asteroid #67 Asia   

1861  Virginia become 8th state to secede on this day in history.   

1861  On April - 17 indianola TX-"Star of West" taken by Confederacy   

1863  On this day in history r Grierson's: La Grange, TN to Baton Rouge, LA   

1863  Johannes P Boskaljon, Curacao composer/conductor on April - 17.   

1863  Daniel Smith Donelson, Conf gen/cousin of Andrew Jackson, dies at 61 on April - 17.   

1864  Battle of Plymouth, NC on this day in history.   

1865  On April - 17 mary Surratt is arrested as a conspirator in Lincoln's assassination   

1868  Charles R Gallas, Dutch lexicographer (French dictionary) on April - 17.   

1869  1st pro baseball games-Cin Reds 24, Cin amateurs 15 on April - 17.   

1869  On April - 17 johannes M Meulenhoff, Dutch publisher   

1870  Ray Stannard Baker, US, journalist (Puliter Prize 1940) on April - 17.   

1873  On this day in history semyon Stepanovich Gulak-Artemovsky, composer, dies at 60   

1875  On this day in history "Snooker" (variation of pool) invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain   

1876  On April - 17 ian Hay, Scotland, novelist/playwright (PIp, Carrying On)   

1881  Anton Wildgans, writer on April - 17.   

1882  Artur Schnabel, Lipnik Austria, pianist (Beethoven Piano Sonatas) on this day in history.   

1883  Hermann Darewsky, composer on this day in history.   

1885  On April - 17 cecil Burleigh, composer   

1886  Otto Lederer, Czechoslovakia, actor (Jazz Singer) on this day in history.   

1888  On this day in history j Palisa discovers asteroid #276 Adelheid   

1890  On April - 17 art Acord, Glenwood Sevier UT, western actor (Arizona Kid, Hard Fists)   

1890  On April - 17 john Barnett, composer, dies at 87   

1891  Jules Eugene Abraham Alary, composer, dies at 77 on April - 17.   

1892  1st Sunday NL baseball game, Reds beat Cards 5-1 on this day in history.   

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1278  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on April - 17.   

1539  On this day in history birth of tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia)   

1573  Maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League) was born on this day in history.   

1573  Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651) was born on this day in history.   

1586  On April - 17 birth of john Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore)   

1587  On April - 17 birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer   

1598  Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on April - 17.   

1620  Marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700) was born on April - 17.   

0326  On April - 17 death of alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria   

0485  On April - 17 proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14]   

0617  On this day in history death of donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg   

0818  Bernhard I, King of Italy, dies on April - 17.   

0858  On this day in history benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies   

1080  Death of King Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041) on April - 17.   

1272  Zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59 on this day in history.   

1297  On this day in history willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86