Historical Events In November - 17
Saturday, 07 September 2024
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 On November - 17 suez Canal opens (Egypt)
1869 On November - 17 englishman James Moore wins 1st bicycle race (13K Paris-Rouen)
1874 Emigrant ship Cospatrick catches fire & sinks off Auckland, NZ on this day in history.
1875 Amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott on this day in history.
1875 On November - 17 hilario Ascasubi, Argentina author (pampa, gauchos & indians), dies
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 On this day in history first assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy.
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 On this day in history thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP
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 this day in history crane Wilbur, Athens NY, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo)
1887 On November - 17 bernard L Montgomery, British field marshall (WW II-African campaign)
1888 Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony premieres in St Petersburg on this day in history.
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 this day in history 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 On November - 17 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 this day in history.
1894 Eelco van Kleffens, minister of Foreign affairs (1939-46)/diplomat on November - 17.
1897 On this day in history 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 On November - 17 joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ)
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