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 April - 17 the birth of Nikita S Khrushchev, Russian leader   

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

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

1896  On April - 17 senor Wences, ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet)   

1897  Thornton Wilder (American playwright) born on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history 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 April - 17 gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20)   

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

1905  US Supreme court judges maximum work day unconstitutional on April - 17.   

1905  On this day in history arthur Lake, Corbin Ky, actor (Dagwood-Blondie)   

1906  M Rooi, editor-in-chief (New Rotterdam Daily) on this day in history.   

1907  On this day in history ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive   

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

1911  On April - 17 earl of Lauderdale   

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

1912  On April - 17 isador Caplan, lawyer/Aldeburgh Festival Pioneer   

1913  On April - 17 paul Langton, Salt Lake City Utah, actor (Leslie-Peyton Place)   

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 this day in history.   

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 April - 17 american Professional Football Association forms (NFL)   

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

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1278  Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320) was born on this day in history.   

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 April - 17 birth of maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651)   

1586  John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) was born on this day in history.   

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

1598  On this day in history birth of giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671)   

1620  Marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700) was born on April - 17.   

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  Death of Donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg on this day in history.   

0818  On April - 17 bernhard I, King of Italy, dies   

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

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

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.