On This Day for 11/17 - The Suez Canal opens in Egypt, the U.S. Congress holds its first session, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com] to your address book. On This Day November 17 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]! Biography of the Day [The Kiss, marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin, 1886; in the Rodin …] [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. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>] On This Day [Arnold Schwarzenegger on the campaign trail, Huntington Beach, California, October 6, 2003.] 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. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>] [Sign up now] for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2008: [Stephenie Meyer]The first film adaptation of [Stephenie Meyer]'s popular [Twilight Saga], a [vampire]-themed series of novels for teenagers, premiered in Los Angeles. 1989: [Vaclav Havel]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. 1973: [Richard M. Nixon…]During the [Watergate scandal], U.S. Pres. [Richard Nixon] held a press conference in which he declared, "I am not a crook." 1950: [Roland Matthes…]German athlete [Roland Matthes], one of the greatest backstrokers in the history of [swimming], was born in East Germany. 1942: [Martin Scorsese]American filmmaker [Martin Scorsese], who was known for his harsh, often violent depictions of American culture, was born. 1887: [General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, and General Omar Bradley at the …]British Field Marshal [Bernard Law Montgomery] was born in London. 1869: [Cargo ship in the Suez Canal near Ismailia, Egypt.]After 10 years of construction, the [Suez Canal] opened in [Egypt]. 1800: [Capitol, United States]The [U.S. Congress] held its first session in Washington, D.C. 1558: [Elizabeth I, oil on panel attributed to George Gower, 1588.]At the death of [Mary I] this day, Elizabeth Tudor came to the English throne as [Elizabeth I]. 284: [Diocletian, detail of a bust in the Capitoline Museum, Rome.][Diocletian] was acclaimed emperor by his soldiers. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set] The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]! Our Best-Selling Software! Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95]. Britannica on Facebook [Become a fan] on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter [Follow @Britannica] and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home] [Advocacy for Animals] [Newsletters] [Feedback] [Help] Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: [Bebo] [Delicious] [Digg] [Facebook] [LinkedIn] [MySpace] [Reddit] [Twitter] Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here] and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here]. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2016 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy] — [Help]