Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  On April - 17 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  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  On this day in history 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 April - 17 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 April - 17.   

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 this day in history.   

1901  George Keyt, artist on this day in history.   

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

1903  On this day in history gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20)   

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

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

1905  Arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie) on April - 17.   

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 this day in history earl of Lauderdale   

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

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

1913  On this day in history paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place)   

1915  On this day in history m Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia   

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  On this day in history bill Clements, American politician   

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

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

1920  On this day in history american Professional Football Association forms (NFL)   

1923  On this day in history longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14   

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1278  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on April - 17.   

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

1586  John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) was born on April - 17.   

1587  On April - 17 birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer   

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

0485  On this day in history 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  On April - 17 bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

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

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 April - 17.   

1297  On April - 17 willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86