On This Day for November 17 - Arnold Schwarzenegger inaugurated as governor of California, Auguste Rodin is featured, and more

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, [click here to view](. November 17 [Rodin, Auguste: The Thinker] FEATURED BIOGRAPHY 1840 Auguste Rodin French sculptor [Auguste Rodin]( known for his bronze and marble figures, including [The Thinker]( (1880) and The Kiss (1886), and considered one of the best portraitists in the history of [sculpture]( died this day in 1917. [SEE ALL BIOS ON THIS DAY]( [Arnold Schwarzenegger waving to supporters during his gubernatorial campaign, Huntington Beach, California, October 6, 2003.] FEATURED EVENT 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger inaugurated as governor of California Republican [Arnold Schwarzenegger]( an Austrian-born American bodybuilder and film actor, was inaugurated on this day in 2003 as the governor of [California]( following a recall election that ousted the sitting governor. [SEE ALL EVENTS ON THIS DAY]( Advertisement Advertisement MORE EVENTS ON THIS DAY [Stephenie Meyer.] 2008: The first film adaptation of [Stephenie Meyer]( popular [Twilight Saga]( a [vampire]( series of novels for teenagers, premiered in Los Angeles. [Nixon, Richard M.] 1973: During the [Watergate scandal]( U.S. Pres. [Richard Nixon]( held a press conference in which he declared, “I am not a crook.” [Martin Scorsese.] 1942: American filmmaker [Martin Scorsese]( who was known for his harsh, often violent depictions of American culture, was born. [Havel, Václav] 1989: Massive antigovernment demonstrations in [Czechoslovakia]( were set off by police brutality at a demonstration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the suppression of a student demonstration in German-occupied [Prague]( and, under the leadership of [Václav Havel]( they continued until the communist government resigned. [Roland Matthes (bottom) competing in the 100-metre backstroke at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.] 1950: German athlete [Roland Matthes]( one of the greatest backstrokers in the history of [swimming]( was born in East Germany. [Bernard Law Montgomery.] 1887: British Field Marshal [Bernard Law Montgomery]( was born in London. [SEE ALL EVENTS ON THIS DAY]( ALSO BORN ON THIS DAY 1978 Rachel McAdams Canadian actress 1942 Martin Scorsese American director 1925 Rock Hudson American actor 1949 John Boehner American politician 1944 Lorne Michaels American writer and producer 1960 RuPaul American entertainer [SEE ALL BIOS ON THIS DAY]( Advertisement FOLLOW: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( To unsubscribe from Britannica e-mails, [click here](. Encyclopædia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200 Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States © 2018 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( • [Help](