Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  On this day in history jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist   

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

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

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

1895  Bert Wheeler, actor (Nitwits, Hold 'em Jail, High Flyers, Rainmakers) on April - 17.   

1896  Senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet) on this day in history.   

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

1897  On this day in history antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River)   

1899  On this day in history vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist   

1899  Hans Balatka, composer, dies at 74 on April - 17.   

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

1905  On this day in history 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  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 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 this day in history.   

1916  Azijn Banana, [Oscar Enau], Antillean publicist on April - 17.   

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on April - 17.   

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

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

1920  American Professional Football Association forms (NFL) on this day in history.   

1923  Longest NL opening game, Phillies & Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14 on this day in history.   

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1278  On this day in history birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)   

1539  Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on April - 17.   

1573  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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 April - 17.   

0617  Death of Donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg on April - 17.   

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

0858  On this day in history benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies   

1080  Death of King Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041) on this day in history.   

1272  Zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59 on this day in history.   

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