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 November - 17.   

1869  On this day in history 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  On November - 17 emigrant ship Cospatrick catches fire & sinks off Auckland, NZ   

1875  On this day in history amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott   

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 this day in history.   

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

1877  On this day in history gilbert/Sullivans operette "Sorcerer," premieres in London   

1878  On November - 17 first assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy.   

1878  On this day in history grace Abbott, Grand Island Neb, social worker (US Children Bureau)   

1879  On this day in history gerardus H de Haas, socialist vicar   

1881  On this day in history thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP   

1883  On November - 17 harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913)   

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 November - 17.   

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

1887  Bernard L Montgomery, British field marshall (WW II-African campaign) on November - 17.   

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

1888  On this day in history ariantje "Jeanne" Leg, actress (It Vijgeblaadje, It Hippie)   

1889  On November - 17 union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland and San Francisco   

1889  On November - 17 union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF   

1890  On this day in history jack Cusack, pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs)   

1891  Guido Pannain, composer on this day in history.   

1892  Max Deutsch, composer on November - 17.   

1893  On November - 17 alexander-Jozef von Battenberg, king of Bulgaria (1879-86), dies at 36   

1894  On November - 17 daily Racing Form founded   

1894  On November - 17 eelco van Kleffens, minister of Foreign affairs (1939-46)/diplomat   

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

1901  Joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ) on November - 17.   

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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  On November - 17 birth of il Bronzino, Florentine painter (Eleanor de Toledo & her Son)   

1576  Roque Gonzales, Paraguayan missionary (d. 1628) was born on November - 17.   

1594  On November - 17 birth of johan van Beverwijck, Dutch physician/writer (Treasure of Health)   

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

1681  On November - 17 birth of pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776)   

1685  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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

0594  Gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies on this day in history.   

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

0680  Death of Hilda of Whitby (b. 614) on this day in history.   

0885  On November - 17 death of queen Liutgard   

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

1231  On this day in history death of elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207)