Page 3: Historical Events In November - 17

1865  On November - 17 john S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins)   

1866  Opera "Mignon" is produced (Paris) on this day in history.   

1869  On this day in history after work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens   

1869  On this day in history suez Canal opens (Egypt)   

1869  On November - 17 englishman James Moore wins 1st bicycle race (13K Paris-Rouen)   

1874  On November - 17 emigrant ship Cospatrick catches fire & sinks off Auckland, NZ   

1875  Amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott on November - 17.   

1875  Hilario Ascasubi, Argentina author (pampa, gauchos & indians), dies on November - 17.   

1876  Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's patriotic Slavonic March made its premiere in Moscow to a warm reception by the Russian people on November - 17.   

1876  On November - 17 baron Joseph van de Meulebroeck, mayor (Brussels, Belgium)   

1877  On November - 17 gilbert/Sullivans operette "Sorcerer," premieres in London   

1878  On this day in history first assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy.   

1878  On November - 17 grace Abbott, Grand Island Neb, social worker (US Children Bureau)   

1879  Gerardus H de Haas, socialist vicar on this day in history.   

1881  On November - 17 thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP   

1883  Harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913) on November - 17.   

1884  Cops arrest John L Sullivan in 2nd round for being "cruel" on November - 17.   

1885  Henry de Man, Belgium, sociologist/chairman (Belgian Workers Party) on this day in history.   

1886  Crane Wilbur, Athens NY, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo) on November - 17.   

1887  On this day in history bernard L Montgomery, British field marshall (WW II-African campaign)   

1888  On November - 17 tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony premieres in St Petersburg   

1888  Ariantje "Jeanne" Leg, actress (It Vijgeblaadje, It Hippie) on this day in history.   

1889  On this day in history union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland and San Francisco   

1889  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF on this day in history.   

1890  On November - 17 jack Cusack, pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs)   

1891  On this day in history guido Pannain, composer   

1892  Max Deutsch, composer on November - 17.   

1893  On this day in history alexander-Jozef von Battenberg, king of Bulgaria (1879-86), dies at 36   

1894  On this day in history daily Racing Form founded   

1894  Eelco van Kleffens, minister of Foreign affairs (1939-46)/diplomat on this day in history.   

1897  Ed Baker, Davis WV, actor (Keystone Kops) on November - 17.   

1899  Roger Vitrac, French poet/dramatist (Coup of Trafalgar) on this day in history.   

1900  On November - 17 marcel Dalio, Paris, actor (Casablanca)   

1901  On this day in history joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ)   

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0009  Vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79) was born on this day in history.   

1502  Atahualpa, last emperor of the Inca (d. 1533) was born on November - 17.   

1503  Il Bronzino, Florentine painter (Eleanor de Toledo & her Son) was born on this day in history.   

1576  Roque Gonzales, Paraguayan missionary (d. 1628) was born on this day in history.   

1594  Johan van Beverwijck, Dutch physician/writer (Treasure of Health) was born on this day in history.   

1612  Dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650) was born on November - 17.   

1681  Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776) was born on this day in history.   

1685  Pierre Gaultier, French-Canadian trader and explorer (d. 1749) was born on this day in history.   

0375  Valentinianus I, co-emperor of E Roman Empire (336-75), dies at ñ54 on November - 17.   

0474  On November - 17 leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies   

0594  On this day in history gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies   

0641  On this day in history death of emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593)   

0680  Death of Hilda of Whitby (b. 614) on November - 17.   

0885  Death of Queen Liutgard on this day in history.   

1093  Margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies on this day in history.   

1231  On November - 17 death of elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207)