Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

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

1894  On April - 17 nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born   

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

1894  On this day in history nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64)   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

1897  Thornton Wilder (American playwright) born on April - 17.   

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

1899  On this day in history vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist   

1899  On April - 17 hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74   

1900  7 high chiefs of American Samoa sign Instrument of Cession on this day in history.   

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 April - 17.   

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

1905  US Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional on this day in history.   

1905  Arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie) on this day in history.   

1906  On April - 17 m Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily)   

1907  Ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive on this day in history.   

1909  On April - 17 alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician   

1911  On April - 17 earl of Lauderdale   

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

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

1913  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1916  Azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist on this day in history.   

1917  On April - 17 bill Clements, American politician   

1918  The birth of William Holden, American actor on this day in history.   

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

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  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  Marco Ivan Lukacic, composer was born on this day in history.   

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

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

0326  Death of Alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria on April - 17.   

0485  Proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14] on this day in history.   

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

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

0858  Benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies on this day in history.   

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

1272  On April - 17 zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59   

1297  Willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86 on April - 17.