Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

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

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

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

1921  On May - 08 sweden abolished capital punishment   

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

1922  Brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority) on this day in history.   

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

1923  On this day in history hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath   

1924  Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres on this day in history.   

1924  Memel territories given to Lithuania on this day in history.   

1924  On May - 08 workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut   

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

1924  On this day in history lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23   

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

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  The birth of David Attenborough, English director on this day in history.   

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

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

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  On May - 08 operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London   

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

1933  On May - 08 gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British   

1933  On May - 08 mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast in protest against British oppression in India.   

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

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

1936  On May - 08 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 May - 08 stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC   

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

1941  On May - 08 german Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean   

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

1942  Battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack on this day in history.   

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

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 May - 08.   

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

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

1587  Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637) was born on May - 08.   

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

1622  On May - 08 birth of claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698)   

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

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

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

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on May - 08.   

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

1473  On May - 08 death of john Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420)   

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

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