Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  On this day in history jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist   

1894  On this day in history nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born   

1894  The birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader on April - 17.   

1894  On April - 17 nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64)   

1895  On April - 17 treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)   

1895  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on this day in history.   

1895  Bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers) on this day in history.   

1896  Senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet) on April - 17.   

1897  On April - 17 thornton Wilder (American playwright) born   

1897  Antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River) on April - 17.   

1899  On this day in history vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist   

1899  On this day in history hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74   

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

1901  George Keyt, artist on this day in history.   

1902  Anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie) on April - 17.   

1903  Gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20) on April - 17.   

1904  On April - 17 edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur)   

1905  On April - 17 uS Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional   

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

1906  On this day in history m Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily)   

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

1909  Alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician on this day in history.   

1911  Earl of Lauderdale on April - 17.   

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

1912  Isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer on April - 17.   

1913  Paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place) on this day in history.   

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 this day in history azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on this day in history.   

1918  On April - 17 the birth of William Holden, American actor   

1918  On April - 17 anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas)   

1920  On April - 17 american Professional Football Association forms (NFL)   

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 April - 17.   

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

1573  Maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League) was born on April - 17.   

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

1586  John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) was born on this day in history.   

1587  Marco Ivan Lukacic, composer was born on April - 17.   

1598  On April - 17 birth of giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671)   

1620  On April - 17 birth of marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700)   

0326  On this day in history death of alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria   

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

0617  On April - 17 death of donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg   

0818  Bernhard I, King of Italy, dies on this day in history.   

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

1080  On April - 17 death of king Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041)   

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