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  After work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens on this day in history.   

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

1869  On this day in history 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  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 November - 17 pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's patriotic Slavonic March made its premiere in Moscow to a warm reception by the Russian people.   

1876  On this day in history baron Joseph van de Meulebroeck, mayor (Brussels, Belgium)   

1877  Gilbert/Sullivans operette "Sorcerer," premieres in London on November - 17.   

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

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

1879  On November - 17 gerardus H de Haas, socialist vicar   

1881  Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1886  On November - 17 crane Wilbur, Athens NY, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo)   

1887  Bernard L Montgomery, British field marshall (WW II-African campaign) on this day in history.   

1888  On November - 17 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  On this day in history union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF   

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

1891  On November - 17 guido Pannain, composer   

1892  On this day in history max Deutsch, composer   

1893  Alexander-Jozef von Battenberg, king of Bulgaria (1879-86), dies at 36 on November - 17.   

1894  Daily Racing Form founded on this day in history.   

1894  On this day in history eelco van Kleffens, minister of Foreign affairs (1939-46)/diplomat   

1897  Ed Baker, Davis WV, actor (Keystone Kops) on this day in history.   

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

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

1901  Joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ) on this day in history.   

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

1502  On November - 17 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  On November - 17 birth of roque Gonzales, Paraguayan missionary (d. 1628)   

1594  Johan van Beverwijck, Dutch physician/writer (Treasure of Health) was born on November - 17.   

1612  On this day in history birth of dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650)   

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

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

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

0641  Death of Emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593) on November - 17.   

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

0885  On November - 17 death of queen Liutgard   

1093  Margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies on November - 17.   

1231  Death of Elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207) on November - 17.