Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  Sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer on this day in history.   

1920  46th Kentucky Derby: Ted Rice aboard Paul Jones wins in 2:09 on this day in history.   

1920  Maurice Cranston, political scientist on this day in history.   

1921  On May - 08 sweden abolished capital punishment   

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

1922  Brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority) on May - 08.   

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116 vs Somerset at Bath on this day in history.   

1923  On May - 08 hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath   

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

1924  On May - 08 memel territories given to Lithuania   

1924  Workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut on this day in history.   

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

1924  On May - 08 lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23   

1925  On this day in history french colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco   

1925  On May - 08 51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59   

1926  On this day in history fire breaks out in Fenway Park   

1926  On this day in history the birth of David Attenborough, English director   

1926  On May - 08 the first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

1926  On this day in history 1st flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

1929  Jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway on this day in history.   

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

1931  Operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London on May - 08.   

1932  Albert Thomas, French socialist politician on this day in history.   

1933  On this day in history gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British   

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

1935  On this day in history cin Red Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th beat Phils 15-4   

1936  On May - 08 jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife fainted when he returned to track   

1936  On this day in history oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies   

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

1938  On this day in history stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC   

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

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

1941  On May - 08 heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86   

1942  Battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack on May - 08.   

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1326  Joanna I of Auvergne, queen of France (d. 1360) was born on May - 08.   

1460  On May - 08 birth of frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536)   

1492  Andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer was born on May - 08.   

1521  On this day in history birth of peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint   

1527  Johann Walter, composer was born on May - 08.   

1587  On this day in history birth of victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637)   

1592  On this day in history birth of francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems)   

1622  Claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698) was born on this day in history.   

0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on May - 08.   

0685  On May - 08 benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies   

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on this day in history.   

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

1319  Haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies on May - 08.   

1473  Death of John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420) on May - 08.   

1538  On May - 08 death of edward Fox, English bishop   

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on May - 08.