Page 4: Historical Events In April - 17

1892  Jean PJC Haesaert, Flemish lawyer/sociologist on April - 17.   

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

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

1895  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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

1897  Antonius F "Anton" Coolen, Dutch author (Village by the River) on this day in history.   

1899  On April - 17 vincent Wigglesworth, entomologist   

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  George Keyt, artist on April - 17.   

1902  On this day in history anton Beuving, lyricist (Ketelbinkie)   

1903  Gregor Piatigorsky, Ekaterinoslav Russia, cellist (or 4/20) on this day in history.   

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 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  Ellis Island, NY-11,745 immigrants arrive on April - 17.   

1909  On this day in history alain Emile Louis Marie Poher, politician   

1911  Earl of Lauderdale on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1915  M Wolf discovers asteroid #805 Hormuthia on this day in history.   

1915  On this day in history johannes P Kelly, [Kellij], Dutch actor/operetta writer, dies at 60   

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

1917  Bill Clements, American politician on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history american Professional Football Association forms (NFL)   

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

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1278  On April - 17 birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)   

1539  Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on this day in history.   

1573  On this day in history 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  Marco Ivan Lukacic, composer was born on April - 17.   

1598  Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on this day in history.   

1620  On April - 17 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  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 this day in history.   

1297  On April - 17 willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86