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  On May - 08 maurice Cranston, political scientist   

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on May - 08.   

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

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

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

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

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

1924  On this day in history memel territories given to Lithuania   

1924  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1925  51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59 on May - 08.   

1926  On this day in history fire breaks out in Fenway Park   

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

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

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

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

1932  Albert Thomas, French socialist politician on this day in history.   

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

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

1935  Cin Red Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th beat Phils 15-4 on May - 08.   

1936  On this day in history 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  On May - 08 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  German Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean on May - 08.   

1941  On May - 08 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 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 May - 08.   

1527  On May - 08 birth of johann Walter, composer   

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

1592  On May - 08 birth of francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems)   

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

0535  On this day in history john, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies   

0685  On this day in history benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies   

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on May - 08.   

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

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

1473  Death of John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420) on May - 08.   

1538  Death of Edward Fox, English bishop on May - 08.   

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