Page 3: Historical Events In July - 08

1838  Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, inventor (rigid dirigibles) on this day in history.   

1839  On July - 08 john D Rockefeller, US capitalist/founder (Standard Oil)   

1844  On this day in history mary Johnson Lincoln, educator (Boston Cooking School)   

1849  On July - 08 st Paul's Place in the Bronx named   

1851  On July - 08 the birth of Arthur Evans, English archaeologist   

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

1853  On this day in history commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay.   

1853  Commodore Matthew Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay on this day in history.   

1857  On July - 08 rudolf Dellinger, composer   

1859  King Charles XV/Carl IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway on this day in history.   

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

1861  On this day in history cS Gen Sibley is given command of rebel troops in NM territory   

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

1863  On this day in history francis P Kenrick, Irish/US archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 65   

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 July - 08.   

1869  On this day in history william V Moody, US poet (Death of Eve, Faith Healer)   

1870  Congress authorizes registration of trademarks on July - 08.   

1870  Gov Holden of NC declares Casswell County in a state of insurrection on this day in history.   

1870  On this day in history marie C of Zeggelen, Dutch novelist (Koloniaaltje)   

1870  On this day in history john D Zocher Jr, architect (Soestdijk Palace), dies at 79   

1871  Clement Harris, composer on July - 08.   

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

1876  White terrorists attack Black Republicans in Hamburg SC, killing 5 on this day in history.   

1876  On July - 08 josef Dessauer, composer, dies at 78   

1879  On this day in history uSS Jeannette departs San Francisco to explore Arctic.   

1882  On this day in history percy Grainger, Melbourne, composer/pianist/conductor (Hill Songs)   

1885  Ann Jemima Flower, oldest resident of Netherlands on July - 08.   

1885  Hendrick Waelput, composer, dies at 39 on July - 08.   

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 this day in history.   

1889  On July - 08 wall Street Journal begins publishing   

1889  John L Sullivan KOs Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds (last bare-knuckle bout) on July - 08.   

1889  Eugene Pallette, Winfield KS, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, Mark of Zorro) on this day in history.   

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1528  Emanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy/governor of Netherland was born on this day in history.   

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

1545  Don Carlos of Spain (d. 1568) was born on this day in history.   

1574  Giovanni Battista Stefanini, composer was born on July - 08.   

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

1604  Heinrich Albert, Germany, composer (Arien oder Melodien) was born on July - 08.   

1621  Jean de la Fontaine, French poet (Fables) was born on July - 08.   

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

0810  Pepin, son of Charlemagne, King of Italy, dies (birth date unknown) on July - 08.   

0975  On July - 08 edgar, King of England (959-75), dies   

1115  Petrus van Amiens, French Crusades predictor, dies on July - 08.   

1153  On July - 08 eugene III, [Bernardo], Italian Pope (1145-53), dies   

1249  Alexander II, king of Scotland (1215-49), dies at 51 on this day in history.   

1253  On July - 08 thibaud IV, poet/count of Champagne/King of Navarra, dies   

1496  On this day in history benedetto Bonfiglio, Italian painter, dies   

1531  On July - 08 tilman Riemenschneider, German sculptor, dies at 71