Historical Events In November - 17

1902  On this day in history eugene Paul Wigner, mathematician/physicist (A Bomb, Nobel 1963)   

1903  On this day in history dahomey (Benin) becomes a French protectorate.   

1903  Joseph Kaminski, composer on November - 17.   

1904  George Cohans musical "Little Johnny Jones," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

1904  Isamu Noguchi, sculptor (1963 Fine Arts Medal) on this day in history.   

1905  On this day in history the Eulsa Treaty is signed between Japan and Korea.   

1905  Arthur Chipperfield, cricketer (Aus batsman & leggie 99 on Test debut) on this day in history.   

1905  Adolf WAKF, duke of Nassau/grand duke of Luxembourg, dies at 88 on this day in history.   

1906  On this day in history betty Bronson, Trenton NJ, actress (Evel Knievel, One Stolen Night)   

1909  Gerald Savory, actor playwright/TV producer (Heart of the Matter) on this day in history.   

1911  On November - 17 charles Walters, US, actor/choreographer/director (Easter parade)   

1913  1st US dental hygienists course forms, Bridgeport, Ct on November - 17.   

1914  US declares Panama Canal Zone neutral on November - 17.   

1914  On this day in history archie Campbell, Bullsgap Tenn, comedian (Hee Haw)   

1916  Winson Hudson, community activist (rural Mississippi) on November - 17.   

1917  On this day in history lenin defended "temporary" removal of freedom of the press   

1917  On November - 17 jack Lescoulie, Sacramento Calif, TV host (Jackie Gleason Show)   

1917  F-Auguste-R Rodin, French sculptor (Baiser, Thinker), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

1918  On November - 17 social Democratic Party becomes Communistc Party Holland: CPH   

1919  On November - 17 hershy Kay, Philadelphia Penn, composer/arranger (Olympic Hymn)   

1921  On November - 17 albert Bertelsen, Danish painter   

1921  John McLaren, cricketer (one Test Aust v Eng 1912), dies on November - 17.   

1922  Turkish sultan Mehmed VI flees to Malta on British warship on November - 17.   

1922  On November - 17 emile Noel, international civil servant   

1923  On this day in history bert Sutcliffe, cricketer (all-time great NZ left-handed bat)   

1924  Lucas J "Luc" Lutz, Dutch actor/director (Hague Comedy) on November - 17.   

1925  On November - 17 charles Mackerras, Schenectady NY, Australian conductor   

1926  NHL's Chicago Black Hawks play their 1st game, beat Tor St Pats 4-1 on November - 17.   

1927  Tornado hits Washington DC on November - 17.   

1927  On this day in history ellis Hillman, politician   

1927  On this day in history adolf A Joffe, Russian author/diplomat, commits suicide at 44   

1928  On this day in history boston Garden officially opens   

1928  Colin McDonald, cricketer (stalwart Australian opening bat for 1950's) on this day in history.   

1929  Pascual Ortiz Rubio elected president of Mexico on November - 17.   

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0009  Vespasian, Roman Emperor (d. 79) was born on this day in history.   

1502  Atahualpa, last emperor of the Inca (d. 1533) was born on November - 17.   

1503  On this day in history 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  Dorgon, Manchu prince (d. 1650) was born on November - 17.   

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 November - 17.   

0375  On November - 17 valentinianus I, co-emperor of E Roman Empire (336-75), dies at ñ54   

0474  On November - 17 leo II, Byzantine Emperor (474), dies   

0594  Gregorius van Tours, Frankisch bishop of Tours, dies on this day in history.   

0641  Death of Emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593) on November - 17.   

0680  Death of Hilda of Whitby (b. 614) on November - 17.   

0885  On November - 17 death of queen Liutgard   

1093  On this day in history margaret, widow of Scottish king Malcolm III, dies   

1231  On November - 17 death of elisabeth of Hungary, daughter of Andrew II of Hungary (b. 1207)