Historical Events In November - 17

1865  On this day in history john S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins)   

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

1869  After work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens on November - 17.   

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

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

1874  On this day in history 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  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  First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy on this day in history.   

1878  Grace Abbott, Grand Island Neb, social worker (US Children Bureau) on this day in history.   

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

1881  Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP on November - 17.   

1883  On this day in history harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913)   

1884  On this day in history cops arrest John L Sullivan in 2nd round for being "cruel"   

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 November - 17 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  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland and San Francisco on this day in history.   

1889  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF on November - 17.   

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

1891  Guido Pannain, composer on this day in history.   

1892  On this day in history max Deutsch, composer   

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

1894  Daily Racing Form founded on November - 17.   

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 November - 17.   

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  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  On this day in history birth of dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650)   

1681  On this day in history birth of pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776)   

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 this day in history.   

0474  Leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies on November - 17.   

0594  On November - 17 gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies   

0641  On November - 17 death of emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593)   

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

0885  On this day in history death of queen Liutgard   

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)