Historical Events In April - 17

1892  Jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist on this day in history.   

1894  Nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born on April - 17.   

1894  The birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader on April - 17.   

1894  Nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64) on April - 17.   

1895  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on this day in history.   

1895  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on this day in history.   

1895  On April - 17 bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers)   

1896  On this day in history senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet)   

1897  Thornton Wilder (American playwright) born on this day in history.   

1897  Antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River) on this day in history.   

1899  Vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist on April - 17.   

1899  On this day in history hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74   

1900  7 high chiefs of American Samoa sign Instrument of Cession on April - 17.   

1901  On April - 17 george Keyt, artist   

1902  On April - 17 anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie)   

1903  On this day in history gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20)   

1904  On this day in history edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur)   

1905  On this day in history uS Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional   

1905  On this day in history arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie)   

1906  M Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily) on April - 17.   

1907  On April - 17 ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive   

1909  Alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician on this day in history.   

1911  On this day in history earl of Lauderdale   

1912  1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep") on April - 17.   

1912  On April - 17 isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer   

1913  On this day in history paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place)   

1915  M Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia on this day in history.   

1915  Johannes P Kelly, [Kellij], Dutch actor/operetta writer, dies at 60 on April - 17.   

1916  Azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist on this day in history.   

1917  On this day in history bill Clements, American politician   

1918  On April - 17 the birth of William Holden, American actor   

1918  Anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas) on April - 17.   

1920  American Professional Football Association forms (NFL) on April - 17.   

1923  On April - 17 longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14   

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1278  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on this day in history.   

1539  Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on this day in history.   

1573  On April - 17 birth of maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League)   

1573  On this day in history birth of maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651)   

1586  On this day in history birth of john Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore)   

1587  Marco Ivan Lukacic, composer was born on April - 17.   

1598  On this day in history birth of giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671)   

1620  Marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700) was born on this day in history.   

0326  On April - 17 death of alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria   

0485  Proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14] on April - 17.   

0617  On April - 17 death of donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg   

0818  On April - 17 bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

0858  Benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies on April - 17.   

1080  Death of King Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041) on April - 17.   

1272  On April - 17 zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59   

1297  On this day in history willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86