Historical Events In April - 17

1892  Jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist on April - 17.   

1894  Nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born on this day in history.   

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

1894  On April - 17 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 April - 17 treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)   

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

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

1897  On April - 17 thornton Wilder (American playwright) born   

1897  On April - 17 antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River)   

1899  Vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist on April - 17.   

1899  On April - 17 hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74   

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

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  Edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur) on April - 17.   

1905  On April - 17 uS Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional   

1905  Arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie) on April - 17.   

1906  On April - 17 m Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily)   

1907  Ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive on this day in history.   

1909  On April - 17 alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician   

1911  Earl of Lauderdale on this day in history.   

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

1912  On this day in history isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer   

1913  Paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place) on this day in history.   

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  Bill Clements, American politician on this day in history.   

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

1918  Anne Shirley, UK, actress (Devil & Daniel Webster, Stella Dallas) on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)   

1539  On April - 17 birth of tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia)   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

0326  Death of Alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria on this day in history.   

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 April - 17.   

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 April - 17 willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86