Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  On May - 08 sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer   

1920  46th Kentucky Derby: Ted Rice aboard Paul Jones wins in 2:09 on May - 08.   

1920  On this day in history maurice Cranston, political scientist   

1921  On this day in history sweden abolished capital punishment   

1921  Graham Leonard, bishop of London on May - 08.   

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

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

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

1924  On May - 08 arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres   

1924  Memel territories given to Lithuania on May - 08.   

1924  On this day in history workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut   

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

1924  Lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23 on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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

1926  The first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd) on this day in history.   

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

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

1930  On May - 08 lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61   

1931  On this day in history operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London   

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

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

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

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

1937  On May - 08 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  Heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86 on May - 08.   

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 this day in history.   

1460  Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536) was born on May - 08.   

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

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

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

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

0535  On May - 08 john, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies   

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  On May - 08 haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies   

1473  Death of John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420) on this day in history.   

1538  On this day in history death of edward Fox, English bishop   

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