Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  Jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist on this day in history.   

1894  Nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born on April - 17.   

1894  On April - 17 the birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader   

1894  Nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64) on this day in history.   

1895  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on April - 17.   

1895  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on April - 17.   

1895  On April - 17 bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers)   

1896  Senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet) on this day in history.   

1897  Thornton Wilder (American playwright) born on this day in history.   

1897  On this day in history antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River)   

1899  Vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist on April - 17.   

1899  Hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74 on this day in history.   

1900  7 high chiefs of American Samoa sign Instrument of Cession on April - 17.   

1901  On April - 17 george Keyt, artist   

1902  Anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie) on this day in history.   

1903  Gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20) on this day in history.   

1904  Edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur) on April - 17.   

1905  On this day in history uS Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional   

1905  On this day in history arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie)   

1906  M Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily) on April - 17.   

1907  On this day in history ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive   

1909  Alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician on April - 17.   

1911  On April - 17 earl of Lauderdale   

1912  On this day in history 1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep")   

1912  On April - 17 isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer   

1913  On April - 17 paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place)   

1915  M Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia on this day in history.   

1915  Johannes P Kelly, [Kellij], Dutch actor/operetta writer, dies at 60 on April - 17.   

1916  On April - 17 azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on April - 17.   

1918  On this day in history the birth of William Holden, American actor   

1918  On this day in history anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas)   

1920  American Professional Football Association forms (NFL) on this day in history.   

1923  Longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14 on this day in history.   

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1278  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on this day in history.   

1539  Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on April - 17.   

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

1573  On this day in history birth of maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651)   

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

1587  On this day in history birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer   

1598  On this day in history birth of giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671)   

1620  On this day in history birth of marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700)   

0326  Death of Alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria on this day in history.   

0485  Proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14] on April - 17.   

0617  Death of Donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg on April - 17.   

0818  On April - 17 bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

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