Page 3: Historical Events In November - 17

1865  John S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins) on this day in history.   

1866  On November - 17 opera "Mignon" is produced (Paris)   

1869  After work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens on this day in history.   

1869  Suez Canal opens (Egypt) on November - 17.   

1869  Englishman James Moore wins 1st bicycle race (13K Paris-Rouen) on November - 17.   

1874  On this day in history emigrant ship Cospatrick catches fire & sinks off Auckland, NZ   

1875  On this day in history amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott   

1875  Hilario Ascasubi, Argentina author (pampa, gauchos & indians), dies on November - 17.   

1876  Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's patriotic Slavonic March made its premiere in Moscow to a warm reception by the Russian people on this day in history.   

1876  Baron Joseph van de Meulebroeck, mayor (Brussels, Belgium) on November - 17.   

1877  Gilbert/Sullivans operette "Sorcerer," premieres in London on this day in history.   

1878  First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy on this day in history.   

1878  On November - 17 grace Abbott, Grand Island Neb, social worker (US Children Bureau)   

1879  On November - 17 gerardus H de Haas, socialist vicar   

1881  Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP on this day in history.   

1883  On November - 17 harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913)   

1884  Cops arrest John L Sullivan in 2nd round for being "cruel" on November - 17.   

1885  Henry de Man, Belgium, sociologist/chairman (Belgian Workers Party) on this day in history.   

1886  On November - 17 crane Wilbur, Athens NY, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo)   

1887  Bernard L Montgomery, British field marshall (WW II-African campaign) on November - 17.   

1888  Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony premieres in St Petersburg on this day in history.   

1888  Ariantje "Jeanne" Leg, actress (It Vijgeblaadje, It Hippie) on November - 17.   

1889  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland and San Francisco on this day in history.   

1889  On November - 17 union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF   

1890  On this day in history jack Cusack, pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs)   

1891  On November - 17 guido Pannain, composer   

1892  Max Deutsch, composer on November - 17.   

1893  Alexander-Jozef von Battenberg, king of Bulgaria (1879-86), dies at 36 on this day in history.   

1894  On November - 17 daily Racing Form founded   

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  Roger Vitrac, French poet/dramatist (Coup of Trafalgar) on November - 17.   

1900  Marcel Dalio, Paris, actor (Casablanca) on this day in history.   

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  Atahualpa, last emperor of the Inca (d. 1533) was born on this day in history.   

1503  On this day in history birth of il Bronzino, Florentine painter (Eleanor de Toledo & her Son)   

1576  Roque Gonzales, Paraguayan missionary (d. 1628) was born on this day in history.   

1594  Johan van Beverwijck, Dutch physician/writer (Treasure of Health) was born on November - 17.   

1612  Dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650) was born on November - 17.   

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  On November - 17 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 November - 17.   

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

0885  Death of Queen Liutgard on November - 17.   

1093  On this day in history margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies   

1231  Death of Elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207) on November - 17.