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  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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0009  Vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79) was born on November - 17.   

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 November - 17.   

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 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 November - 17.   

1685  On November - 17 birth of pierre Gaultier, French-Canadian trader and explorer (d. 1749)   

0375  On this day in history valentinianus I, co-emperor of E Roman Empire (336-75), dies at ñ54   

0474  Leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies on this day in history.   

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

0641  Death of Emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593) on this day in history.   

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

0885  On this day in history death of queen Liutgard   

1093  On November - 17 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.