Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

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

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

1894  The birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader on this day in history.   

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

1895  On this day in history treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)   

1895  On April - 17 treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)   

1895  Bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers) on April - 17.   

1896  On this day in history senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet)   

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

1897  Antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River) on this day in history.   

1899  On April - 17 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  On this day in history george Keyt, artist   

1902  On this day in history anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie)   

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

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

1905  US Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional on April - 17.   

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  Ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive on this day in history.   

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

1911  On this day in history earl of Lauderdale   

1912  On April - 17 1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep")   

1912  On this day in history isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer   

1913  Paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place) on April - 17.   

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

1915  On April - 17 johannes P Kelly, [Kellij], Dutch actor/operetta writer, dies at 60   

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

1917  On April - 17 bill Clements, American politician   

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

1918  Anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas) on April - 17.   

1920  American Professional Football Association forms (NFL) on April - 17.   

1923  Longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14 on April - 17.   

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1278  On April - 17 birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)   

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

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

1620  Marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700) was born on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

0858  Benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies on April - 17.   

1080  Death of King Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041) on this day in history.   

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

1297  Willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86 on this day in history.