Page 3: Historical Events In July - 08

1838  On July - 08 ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, inventor (rigid dirigibles)   

1839  John D Rockefeller, US capitalist/founder (Standard Oil) on this day in history.   

1844  On July - 08 mary Johnson Lincoln, educator (Boston Cooking School)   

1849  St Paul's Place in the Bronx named on this day in history.   

1851  The birth of Arthur Evans, English archaeologist on this day in history.   

1851  On this day in history arthur J Evans, English archaeologist (Crete)   

1853  On July - 08 commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay.   

1853  On July - 08 commodore Matthew Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay   

1857  On this day in history rudolf Dellinger, composer   

1859  On July - 08 king Charles XV/Carl IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway.   

1859  On July - 08 f J Oscar I, King of Sweden/Norway (1844-59), dies at 60   

1861  CS Gen Sibley is given command of rebel troops in NM territory on this day in history.   

1862  On this day in history odore R Timby patents revolving gun turret   

1863  Francis P Kenrick, Irish/US archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

1864  The Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. This event is known as Ikedaya Jiken on July - 08.   

1867  Kathe Kollwitz, Germany, print maker/sculptor (Bauernkrieg) on this day in history.   

1869  William V Moody, US poet (Death of Eve, Faith Healer) on July - 08.   

1870  On July - 08 congress authorizes registration of trademarks   

1870  Gov Holden of NC declares Casswell County in a state of insurrection on July - 08.   

1870  Marie C of Zeggelen, Dutch novelist (Koloniaaltje) on this day in history.   

1870  John D Zocher Jr, architect (Soestdijk Palace), dies at 79 on this day in history.   

1871  On July - 08 clement Harris, composer   

1874  The Mounties begin their March West on this day in history.   

1876  White terrorists attack Black Republicans in Hamburg SC, killing 5 on July - 08.   

1876  Josef Dessauer, composer, dies at 78 on this day in history.   

1879  USS Jeannette departs San Francisco to explore Arctic on this day in history.   

1882  Percy Grainger, Melbourne, composer/pianist/conductor (Hill Songs) on July - 08.   

1885  On July - 08 ann Jemima Flower, oldest resident of Netherlands   

1885  On July - 08 hendrick Waelput, composer, dies at 39   

1889  John L Sullivan wins by KO in 75 rounds in last bare-knuckle bout on this day in history.   

1889  The Wall Street Journal that begins publication on July - 08.   

1889  On this day in history wall Street Journal begins publishing   

1889  On this day in history john L Sullivan KOs Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds (last bare-knuckle bout)   

1889  Eugene Pallette, Winfield KS, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, Mark of Zorro) on July - 08.   

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1528  On this day in history birth of emanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy/governor of Netherland   

1545  Don Carlos, son of Spanish king Philip II was born on this day in history.   

1545  On July - 08 birth of don Carlos of Spain (d. 1568)   

1574  On July - 08 birth of giovanni Battista Stefanini, composer   

1593  Artemisia Gentileschi, Italian painter (d. 1653) was born on July - 08.   

1604  On July - 08 birth of heinrich Albert, Germany, composer (Arien oder Melodien)   

1621  Jean de la Fontaine, French poet (Fables) was born on this day in history.   

1637  On this day in history birth of johann Georg Ebeling, composer   

0810  On July - 08 pepin, son of Charlemagne, King of Italy, dies (birth date unknown)   

0975  Edgar, King of England (959-75), dies on July - 08.   

1115  On this day in history petrus van Amiens, French Crusades predictor, dies   

1153  Eugene III, [Bernardo], Italian Pope (1145-53), dies on this day in history.   

1249  On July - 08 alexander II, king of Scotland (1215-49), dies at 51   

1253  Thibaud IV, poet/count of Champagne/King of Navarra, dies on this day in history.   

1496  Benedetto Bonfiglio, Italian painter, dies on this day in history.   

1531  On this day in history tilman Riemenschneider, German sculptor, dies at 71