Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  Jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist on this day in history.   

1894  On this day in history nikita Khrushchev (USSR premier 1958­64) born   

1894  On this day in history the birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader   

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

1895  Treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) on April - 17.   

1895  On April - 17 treaty of Shimonoseki signed, ends 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)   

1895  On this day in history bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers)   

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

1897  Thornton Wilder (American playwright) born on April - 17.   

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

1899  On April - 17 vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist   

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

1900  7 high chiefs of American Samoa sign Instrument of Cession on this day in history.   

1901  On April - 17 george Keyt, artist   

1902  On April - 17 anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie)   

1903  Gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20) on April - 17.   

1904  Edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur) on April - 17.   

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

1905  Arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie) on this day in history.   

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  Alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician on April - 17.   

1911  Earl of Lauderdale on this day in history.   

1912  1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep") on April - 17.   

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

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

1915  On this day in history m Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia   

1915  Johannes P Kelly, [Kellij], Dutch actor/operetta writer, dies at 60 on April - 17.   

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

1917  On April - 17 bill Clements, American politician   

1918  The birth of William Holden, American actor on April - 17.   

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

1920  American Professional Football Association forms (NFL) on April - 17.   

1923  On this day in history longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14   

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

1539  On this day in history 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 April - 17.   

1587  On April - 17 birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer   

1598  On April - 17 birth of giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671)   

1620  On this day in history birth of marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700)   

0326  On this day in history 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 April - 17.   

0858  Benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies on this day in history.   

1080  On this day in history death of king Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041)   

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

1297  Willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86 on April - 17.