On April 17, history records 34 notable events, 201 famous births and 94 deaths, spanning the years 1080 to 1861.
Events on this day include: Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized. (1080); The rule of the Bavand dynasty in Mazandaran is brought to an end by the murder of Hasan II. (1349).
Notable people born on April 17 include Michael IX Palaiologos (1277), Pedro de Valdivia (1497), Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (1573).
Notable figures who died on this day include Proclus (485), Donnán of Eigg (617), Empress Xiao (Sui dynasty) (648).
Events on 17 April 34
See all →Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized.
The rule of the Bavand dynasty in Mazandaran is brought to an end by the murder of Hasan II.
Geoffrey Chaucer tells The Canterbury Tales for the first time at the court of Richard II. Chaucer scholars have also identified this date (in 1387) as the start of the book's pilgrimage to Canterbury.
Spain and Christopher Columbus sign the Capitulations of Santa Fe for his voyage to Asia to acquire spices.
Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territories in the Americas.
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces.
The state of Virginia's secession convention votes to secede from the United States, becoming the 8th state to join the Confederate States of America.
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Birthdays on 17 April 201
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Deaths on 17 April 94
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