Page 3: Historical Events In November - 17

1865  John S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins) on November - 17.   

1866  Opera "Mignon" is produced (Paris) on this day in history.   

1869  After work lasting ten years, the 100 mile long Suez Canal opens on November - 17.   

1869  On this day in history suez Canal opens (Egypt)   

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  Amer Theosophical Society founded by Mme Blavatsky & Col Olcott on this day in history.   

1875  On November - 17 hilario Ascasubi, Argentina author (pampa, gauchos & indians), dies   

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

1876  On November - 17 baron Joseph van de Meulebroeck, mayor (Brussels, Belgium)   

1877  On November - 17 gilbert/Sullivans operette "Sorcerer," premieres in London   

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 this day in history gerardus H de Haas, socialist vicar   

1881  Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, English 1st baron of Hesketh Dutch/MP on November - 17.   

1883  Harold Baumgartner, cricketer (one Test S Africa v England 1913) on this day in history.   

1884  Cops arrest John L Sullivan in 2nd round for being "cruel" on this day in history.   

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

1886  Crane Wilbur, Athens NY, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo) on this day in history.   

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

1888  Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony premieres in St Petersburg on November - 17.   

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 November - 17.   

1889  Union Pacific begins daily through service, Chicago-Portland & SF on November - 17.   

1890  Jack Cusack, pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs) on this day in history.   

1891  On this day in history guido Pannain, composer   

1892  On November - 17 max Deutsch, composer   

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

1894  On this day in history daily Racing Form founded   

1894  Eelco van Kleffens, minister of Foreign affairs (1939-46)/diplomat on this day in history.   

1897  Ed Baker, Davis WV, actor (Keystone Kops) on this day in history.   

1899  Roger Vitrac, French poet/dramatist (Coup of Trafalgar) on November - 17.   

1900  On November - 17 marcel Dalio, Paris, actor (Casablanca)   

1901  Joyce Wethered, Surrey England, golfer (4 time British Amateur champ) on November - 17.   

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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 November - 17.   

1503  On November - 17 birth of il Bronzino, Florentine painter (Eleanor de Toledo & her Son)   

1576  On November - 17 birth of roque Gonzales, Paraguayan missionary (d. 1628)   

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

1612  On November - 17 birth of dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650)   

1681  Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (d. 1776) was born on November - 17.   

1685  Pierre Gaultier, French-Canadian trader and explorer (d. 1749) was born on this day in history.   

0375  Valentinianus I, co-emperor of E Roman Empire (336-75), dies at ñ54 on this day in history.   

0474  On this day in history leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies   

0594  On this day in history gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies   

0641  On November - 17 death of emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593)   

0680  On this day in history death of hilda of Whitby (b. 614)   

0885  Death of Queen Liutgard on this day in history.   

1093  Margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies on this day in history.   

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