Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  Sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer on May - 08.   

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

1920  On this day in history maurice Cranston, political scientist   

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on May - 08.   

1921  Graham Leonard, bishop of London on this day in history.   

1922  On May - 08 brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority)   

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116 vs Somerset at Bath on May - 08.   

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

1924  On May - 08 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 May - 08.   

1924  Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres on May - 08.   

1924  Lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23 on May - 08.   

1925  French colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco on May - 08.   

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

1926  Fire breaks out in Fenway Park on May - 08.   

1926  The birth of David Attenborough, English director on May - 08.   

1926  On this day in history the first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

1926  1st flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd) on May - 08.   

1929  On May - 08 jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway   

1930  Lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61 on May - 08.   

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

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

1933  Gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British on May - 08.   

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

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

1938  Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC on May - 08.   

1940  On May - 08 the birth of Peter Benchley, British Author   

1941  On this day in history german Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean   

1941  Heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86 on May - 08.   

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

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1326  On this day in history birth of joanna I of Auvergne, queen of France (d. 1360)   

1460  Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536) was born on this day in history.   

1492  Andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer was born on this day in history.   

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

1527  On this day in history birth of johann Walter, composer   

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

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

1622  Claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698) was born on May - 08.   

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

0685  Benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies on this day in history.   

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

1278  On this day in history death of emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268)   

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.