Historical Events Happened In May - 08

1919  On this day in history sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer  Share it »

1920  On this day in history 46th Kentucky Derby: Ted Rice aboard Paul Jones wins in 2:09  Share it »

1920  On this day in history maurice Cranston, political scientist  Share it »

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on this day in history.  Share it »

1921  On this day in history graham Leonard, bishop of London  Share it »

1922  On this day in history brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority)  Share it »

1923  On this day in history hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116 vs Somerset at Bath  Share it »

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath on this day in history.  Share it »

1924  On this day in history arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres  Share it »

1924  On this day in history memel territories given to Lithuania  Share it »

1924  On this day in history workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut  Share it »

1924  On this day in history arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres  Share it »

1924  Lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23 on this day in history.  Share it »

1925  French colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco on this day in history.  Share it »

1925  On this day in history 51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59  Share it »

1926  On this day in history fire breaks out in Fenway Park  Share it »

1926  The birth of David Attenborough, English director on this day in history.  Share it »

1926  The first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd) on this day in history.  Share it »

1926  1st flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd) on this day in history.  Share it »

1929  On this day in history jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway  Share it »

1930  On this day in history lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61  Share it »

1931  On this day in history operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London  Share it »

1932  On this day in history albert Thomas, French socialist politician  Share it »

1933  Gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British on this day in history.  Share it »

1933  On this day in history mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast in protest against British oppression in India.  Share it »

1935  Cin Red Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th beat Phils 15-4 on this day in history.  Share it »

1936  Jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife fainted when he returned to track on this day in history.  Share it »

1936  Oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies on this day in history.  Share it »

1937  On this day in history 63rd Kentucky Derby: Charley Kurtsinger on War Admiral wins 2:03.2  Share it »

1938  Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC on this day in history.  Share it »

1940  The birth of Peter Benchley, British Author on this day in history.  Share it »

1941  German Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean on this day in history.  Share it »

1941  On this day in history heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86  Share it »

1942  On this day in history battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack  Share it »

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1326  Joanna I of Auvergne, queen of France (d. 1360) was born on this day in history.  Share it »

1460  On this day in history birth of frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536)  Share it »

1492  On this day in history birth of andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer  Share it »

1521  Peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint was born on this day in history.  Share it »

1527  Johann Walter, composer was born on this day in history.  Share it »

1587  Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637) was born on this day in history.  Share it »

1592  Francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems) was born on this day in history.  Share it »

1622  Claes Rålamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698) was born on this day in history.  Share it »

0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on this day in history.  Share it »

0685  On this day in history benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies  Share it »

1192  On this day in history death of duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163)  Share it »

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on this day in history.  Share it »

1319  Haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies on this day in history.  Share it »

1473  On this day in history death of john Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420)  Share it »

1538  Death of Edward Fox, English bishop on this day in history.  Share it »

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on this day in history.  Share it »