Eventos el 17 April 34
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Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized.
Año 1349
The rule of the Bavand dynasty in Mazandaran is brought to an end by the murder of Hasan II.
Año 1397
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.
Año 1492
Spain and Christopher Columbus sign the Capitulations of Santa Fe for his voyage to Asia to acquire spices.
Año 1521
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.
Año 1797
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territories in the Americas.
Año 1797
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces.
Año 1861
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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Cumpleaños el 17 April 201
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Muertes el 17 April 94
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