Births on April 17

John McColl

Born on April 17, 1952

John McColl, English general and politician, Lieutenant Governor of Jersey

John McColl may refer to:

John McColl (British Army officer) (born 1952), British Army officer and Lieutenant Governor of Jersey

John McColl (politician) (1875–1933), politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

John B. McColl (Canadian politician) (1861–1940), Canadian politician, member of the Canadian Parliament

John B. McColl (California politician), served in the California legislature

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Events on 1952

2 May

De Havilland Comet
The world's first ever jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet 1 makes its maiden flight, from London to Johannesburg.
3 Jul

RMS Queen Mary
The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary.
7 Jul

SS United States
The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world.
15 Sep

Eritrea
The United Nations cedes Eritrea to Ethiopia.
20 Oct

Mau Mau Uprising
Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya.

Births on April 17

John McColl

Born on April 17, 1952

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Events on 1952

De Havilland Comet

RMS Queen Mary

SS United States

Eritrea

Mau Mau Uprising