Historical Events In April - 17

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

1894  Nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born on this day in history.   

1894  On this day in history the birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader   

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  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on this day in history.   

1895  On this day in history 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  On this day in history antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River)   

1899  On April - 17 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  George Keyt, artist on April - 17.   

1902  On April - 17 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 this day in history.   

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

1905  On this day in history arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie)   

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

1907  On this day in history ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive   

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 this day in history.   

1912  Isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer on this day in history.   

1913  On April - 17 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  Azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist on April - 17.   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on April - 17.   

1918  On April - 17 the birth of William Holden, American actor   

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

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1278  On this day in history 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 April - 17.   

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

1587  Marco Ivan Lukacic, composer was born on April - 17.   

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

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  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 this day in history.