Page 4: Historical Events In November - 17

1902  Eugene Paul Wigner, mathematician/physicist (A Bomb, Nobel 1963) on this day in history.   

1903  Dahomey (Benin) becomes a French protectorate on November - 17.   

1903  On November - 17 joseph Kaminski, composer   

1904  On this day in history george Cohans musical "Little Johnny Jones," premieres in NYC   

1904  On this day in history isamu Noguchi, sculptor (1963 Fine Arts Medal)   

1905  On November - 17 the Eulsa Treaty is signed between Japan and Korea.   

1905  Arthur Chipperfield, cricketer (Aus batsman & leggie 99 on Test debut) on this day in history.   

1905  On this day in history adolf WAKF, duke of Nassau/grand duke of Luxembourg, dies at 88   

1906  Betty Bronson, Trenton NJ, actress (Evel Knievel, One Stolen Night) on November - 17.   

1909  Gerald Savory, actor playwright/TV producer (Heart of the Matter) on this day in history.   

1911  On this day in history charles Walters, US, actor/choreographer/director (Easter parade)   

1913  1st US dental hygienists course forms, Bridgeport, Ct on November - 17.   

1914  US declares Panama Canal Zone neutral on this day in history.   

1914  Archie Campbell, Bullsgap Tenn, comedian (Hee Haw) on November - 17.   

1916  On this day in history winson Hudson, community activist (rural Mississippi)   

1917  Lenin defended "temporary" removal of freedom of the press on November - 17.   

1917  Jack Lescoulie, Sacramento Calif, TV host (Jackie Gleason Show) on November - 17.   

1917  F-Auguste-R Rodin, French sculptor (Baiser, Thinker), dies at 77 on November - 17.   

1918  On this day in history social Democratic Party becomes Communistc Party Holland: CPH   

1919  On November - 17 hershy Kay, Philadelphia Penn, composer/arranger (Olympic Hymn)   

1921  On November - 17 albert Bertelsen, Danish painter   

1921  John McLaren, cricketer (one Test Aust v Eng 1912), dies on this day in history.   

1922  On November - 17 turkish sultan Mehmed VI flees to Malta on British warship   

1922  On November - 17 emile Noel, international civil servant   

1923  On this day in history bert Sutcliffe, cricketer (all-time great NZ left-handed bat)   

1924  Lucas J "Luc" Lutz, Dutch actor/director (Hague Comedy) on November - 17.   

1925  On this day in history charles Mackerras, Schenectady NY, Australian conductor   

1926  NHL's Chicago Black Hawks play their 1st game, beat Tor St Pats 4-1 on this day in history.   

1927  On this day in history tornado hits Washington DC   

1927  On this day in history ellis Hillman, politician   

1927  On this day in history adolf A Joffe, Russian author/diplomat, commits suicide at 44   

1928  On November - 17 boston Garden officially opens   

1928  Colin McDonald, cricketer (stalwart Australian opening bat for 1950's) on this day in history.   

1929  On this day in history pascual Ortiz Rubio elected president of Mexico   

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0009  On this day in history birth of vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79)   

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

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 November - 17.   

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 this day in history.   

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 November - 17.   

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

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

0680  On this day in history death of hilda of Whitby (b. 614)   

0885  On November - 17 death of queen Liutgard   

1093  On this day in history margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies   

1231  Death of Elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207) on this day in history.