Historical Events In November - 17

1902  On this day in history eugene Paul Wigner, mathematician/physicist (A Bomb, Nobel 1963)   

1903  On this day in history dahomey (Benin) becomes a French protectorate.   

1903  On November - 17 joseph Kaminski, composer   

1904  George Cohans musical "Little Johnny Jones," premieres in NYC on November - 17.   

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

1905  The Eulsa Treaty is signed between Japan and Korea on November - 17.   

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

1905  On November - 17 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  On this day in history gerald Savory, actor playwright/TV producer (Heart of the Matter)   

1911  Charles Walters, US, actor/choreographer/director (Easter parade) on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history archie Campbell, Bullsgap Tenn, comedian (Hee Haw)   

1916  On November - 17 winson Hudson, community activist (rural Mississippi)   

1917  Lenin defended "temporary" removal of freedom of the press on this day in history.   

1917  On this day in history jack Lescoulie, Sacramento Calif, TV host (Jackie Gleason Show)   

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

1918  Social Democratic Party becomes Communistc Party Holland: CPH on this day in history.   

1919  On this day in history hershy Kay, Philadelphia Penn, composer/arranger (Olympic Hymn)   

1921  On this day in history albert Bertelsen, Danish painter   

1921  On this day in history john McLaren, cricketer (one Test Aust v Eng 1912), dies   

1922  On this day in history turkish sultan Mehmed VI flees to Malta on British warship   

1922  On this day in history emile Noel, international civil servant   

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

1924  On November - 17 lucas J "Luc" Lutz, Dutch actor/director (Hague Comedy)   

1925  Charles Mackerras, Schenectady NY, Australian conductor on this day in history.   

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 November - 17 ellis Hillman, politician   

1927  Adolf A Joffe, Russian author/diplomat, commits suicide at 44 on this day in history.   

1928  On November - 17 boston Garden officially opens   

1928  On this day in history colin McDonald, cricketer (stalwart Australian opening bat for 1950's)   

1929  Pascual Ortiz Rubio elected president of Mexico on this day in history.   

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0009  Vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79) was born on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1612  On November - 17 birth of dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650)   

1681  On this day in history birth of pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776)   

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 November - 17.   

0474  On this day in history leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies   

0594  Gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies on this day in history.   

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

0680  Death of Hilda of Whitby (b. 614) on November - 17.   

0885  On this day in history death of queen Liutgard   

1093  Margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies on this day in history.   

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