Page 4: 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  On April - 17 the birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader   

1894  On this day in history nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64)   

1895  On April - 17 treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)   

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

1895  Bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers) on this day in history.   

1896  Senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet) on April - 17.   

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  On April - 17 vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist   

1899  Hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74 on this day in history.   

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

1901  On April - 17 george Keyt, artist   

1902  Anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie) on this day in history.   

1903  Gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20) on this day in history.   

1904  Edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur) on this day in history.   

1905  US Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional on this day in history.   

1905  On April - 17 arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie)   

1906  M Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily) on this day in history.   

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

1909  On this day in history alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician   

1911  On this day in history earl of Lauderdale   

1912  On this day in history 1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep")   

1912  Isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer on this day in history.   

1913  Paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place) on April - 17.   

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

1915  On April - 17 johannes P Kelly, [Kellij], Dutch actor/operetta writer, dies at 60   

1916  On this day in history azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on this day in history.   

1918  The birth of William Holden, American actor on this day in history.   

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

1920  On this day in history american Professional Football Association forms (NFL)   

1923  Longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14 on April - 17.   

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1278  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on April - 17.   

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

1573  Maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League) was born on this day in history.   

1573  Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651) was born on this day in history.   

1586  John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) was born on this day in history.   

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

1598  Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on April - 17.   

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 this day in history.   

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

0818  Bernhard I, King of Italy, dies on this day in history.   

0858  On April - 17 benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies   

1080  On April - 17 death of king Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041)   

1272  Zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59 on April - 17.   

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