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  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 this day in history.   

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

1895  On this day in history bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers)   

1896  On April - 17 senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet)   

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

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

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

1901  George Keyt, artist on this day in history.   

1902  On April - 17 anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie)   

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  On this day in history uS Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional   

1905  On April - 17 arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie)   

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 this day in history alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician   

1911  On this day in history earl of Lauderdale   

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

1912  On April - 17 isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer   

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

1915  M Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia on April - 17.   

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 April - 17.   

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

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

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 April - 17 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  Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651) was born on April - 17.   

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 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 this day in history.   

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 April - 17.   

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