Page 3: Historical Events In November - 17

1865  John S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins) on November - 17.   

1866  Opera "Mignon" is produced (Paris) on November - 17.   

1869  On November - 17 after work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens   

1869  Suez Canal opens (Egypt) on November - 17.   

1869  On this day in history englishman James Moore wins 1st bicycle race (13K Paris-Rouen)   

1874  Emigrant ship Cospatrick catches fire & sinks off Auckland, NZ on November - 17.   

1875  On November - 17 amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott   

1875  On November - 17 hilario Ascasubi, Argentina author (pampa, gauchos & indians), dies   

1876  On this day in history pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's patriotic Slavonic March made its premiere in Moscow to a warm reception by the Russian people.   

1876  Baron Joseph van de Meulebroeck, mayor (Brussels, Belgium) on this day in history.   

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  Grace Abbott, Grand Island Neb, social worker (US Children Bureau) on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913)   

1884  Cops arrest John L Sullivan in 2nd round for being "cruel" on this day in history.   

1885  On this day in history henry de Man, Belgium, sociologist/chairman (Belgian Workers Party)   

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 this day in history tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony premieres in St Petersburg   

1888  Ariantje "Jeanne" Leg, actress (It Vijgeblaadje, It Hippie) on November - 17.   

1889  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland and San Francisco on November - 17.   

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

1890  Jack Cusack, pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs) on this day in history.   

1891  On November - 17 guido Pannain, composer   

1892  On November - 17 max Deutsch, composer   

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  On November - 17 ed Baker, Davis WV, actor (Keystone Kops)   

1899  On this day in history roger Vitrac, French poet/dramatist (Coup of Trafalgar)   

1900  Marcel Dalio, Paris, actor (Casablanca) on this day in history.   

1901  On November - 17 joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ)   

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0009  On November - 17 birth of vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79)   

1502  On this day in history birth of atahualpa, last emperor of the Inca (d. 1533)   

1503  On this day in history birth of il Bronzino, Florentine painter (Eleanor de Toledo & her Son)   

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

1594  On this day in history birth of johan van Beverwijck, Dutch physician/writer (Treasure of Health)   

1612  Dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650) was born on this day in history.   

1681  Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776) was born on November - 17.   

1685  On November - 17 birth of pierre Gaultier, French-Canadian trader and explorer (d. 1749)   

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

0474  Leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies on this day in history.   

0594  Gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies on November - 17.   

0641  Death of Emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593) on this day in history.   

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

0885  Death of Queen Liutgard on this day in history.   

1093  On November - 17 margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies   

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