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  The birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader on this day in history.   

1894  Nikita S Khrushchev, 1st secretary USSR (1953-64) on April - 17.   

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

1895  On this day in history 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  Thornton Wilder (American playwright) born on April - 17.   

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

1899  Vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist on this day in history.   

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

1900  On this day in history 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  Gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20) on April - 17.   

1904  On April - 17 edward Chodorov, playwright/director (Story of Louis Pasteur)   

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

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

1911  Earl of Lauderdale on April - 17.   

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

1912  Isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer on April - 17.   

1913  On this day in history paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place)   

1915  M Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia on April - 17.   

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  On April - 17 bill Clements, American politician   

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  American Professional Football Association forms (NFL) on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history birth of maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651)   

1586  On this day in history birth of john Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore)   

1587  On this day in history birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer   

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 April - 17.   

0485  Proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14] on April - 17.   

0617  On this day in history death of donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg   

0818  On this day in history bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

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

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

1272  On April - 17 zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59   

1297  Willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86 on this day in history.