Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  On April - 17 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 this day in history.   

1894  Nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64) on April - 17.   

1895  On April - 17 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  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  On this day in history thornton Wilder (American playwright) born   

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

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

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

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

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

1907  Ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive on April - 17.   

1909  On this day in history alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician   

1911  Earl of Lauderdale on this day in history.   

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

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 this day in history.   

1916  Azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist on April - 17.   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on April - 17.   

1918  The birth of William Holden, American actor on April - 17.   

1918  Anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas) on this day in history.   

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

1923  On April - 17 longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14   

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1278  On this day in history birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)   

1539  Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on this day in history.   

1573  On April - 17 birth of maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League)   

1573  On April - 17 birth of maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651)   

1586  On this day in history 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  Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on this day in history.   

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 April - 17.   

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

0617  Death of Donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg on this day in history.   

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

0858  On April - 17 benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies   

1080  On this day in history death of king Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041)   

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

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