Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

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

1894  Nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born on April - 17.   

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

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

1897  On this day in history antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River)   

1899  Vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist on April - 17.   

1899  Hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74 on this day in history.   

1900  On April - 17 7 high chiefs of American Samoa sign Instrument of Cession   

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  Edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur) on this day in history.   

1905  On this day in history uS Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional   

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  Alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician on this day in history.   

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 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 this day in history.   

1916  On this day in history azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on this day in history.   

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

1918  Anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas) on April - 17.   

1920  On this day in history 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  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on April - 17.   

1539  Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on April - 17.   

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  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 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  Proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14] on April - 17.   

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

0818  On this day in history bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

0858  On this day in history benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies   

1080  Death of King Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041) on April - 17.   

1272  Zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59 on April - 17.   

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