Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  Sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer on May - 08.   

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

1920  Maurice Cranston, political scientist on May - 08.   

1921  On this day in history sweden abolished capital punishment   

1921  On this day in history graham Leonard, bishop of London   

1922  On this day in history brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority)   

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 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  Workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut on this day in history.   

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

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  On this day in history 51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59   

1926  On May - 08 fire breaks out in Fenway Park   

1926  The birth of David Attenborough, English director on this day in history.   

1926  On this day in history the first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

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

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 May - 08 albert Thomas, French socialist politician   

1933  Gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1936  On this day in history oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies   

1937  63rd Kentucky Derby: Charley Kurtsinger on War Admiral wins 2:03.2 on this day in history.   

1938  Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC on this day in history.   

1940  On this day in history the birth of Peter Benchley, British Author   

1941  On this day in history german Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean   

1941  Heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack   

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

1460  On May - 08 birth of frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536)   

1492  Andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer was born on May - 08.   

1521  On this day in history birth of peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint   

1527  On May - 08 birth of johann Walter, composer   

1587  On May - 08 birth of victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637)   

1592  Francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems) was born on May - 08.   

1622  On this day in history birth of claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698)   

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

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

1192  On May - 08 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  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.