Historical Events In May - 22
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
1803 1st public library opens (Connecticut) on May - 22.
1804 On this day in history john William (Turk) Livingston, Commander (Union Navy), died in 1885
1807 On this day in history former Vice President Aaron Burr is tried for treason in Richmond VA (acquitted)
1807 Townsend Speakman first sells fruit-flavored carbonated drinks (Philadelphia) on this day in history.
1807 On this day in history u S authorities arrest former vice president Aaron Burr February 19 in Alabama and bring him to trial May 22 at Richmond, Va , in a circuit court presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court Burr has apparently schemed to establish an independent nation comprised of Mexico and parts of the Louisiana Territory, but the court acquits him for lack of evidence
1807 On May - 22 former VP Aaron Burr is tried for treason in Richmond Va (acquitted)
1808 G de Nerval, writer on May - 22.
1813 The birth of Richard Wagner, German operatic composer on May - 22.
1813 Richard Wagner, Leipsig Germany, composer (Ring, Flying Dutchman) on this day in history.
1819 The first transatlantic crossing by steamship begins when the Savannah sails from Savannah, GA today and arrives in Liverpool on June 20 on this day in history.
1819 On May - 22 1st steam propelled vessel to cross Atlantic (Savannah leaves Ga)
1819 John H van Kinsbergen, lt-admiral/founder (Corps Marines), dies at 84 on May - 22.
1820 Alexander Ernst Fesca, composer on May - 22.
1821 Alfred Sully, Bvt Major General (Union volunteers), died in 1879 on this day in history.
1825 Domenico Corri, composer, dies at 80 on May - 22.
1826 The HMS Beagle departs on its first voyage on this day in history.
1826 On this day in history george Parr, cricketer (legendary Notts batsman, 1st Eng touring capt)
1836 Felix Mendelssohn's oratorium "St Paul" premieres in Düsseldorf on May - 22.
1836 Felix Mendelssohn's oratorium "St Paul," premieres in Dusseldorf on this day in history.
1840 The transporting of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished on this day in history.
1842 On this day in history farmers Lester Howe and Henry Wetsel discover Howe Caverns when they stumble upon a large gaping hole in the ground.
1843 On May - 22 the first wagon train, 1000+ departs Independence MO for Oregon
1843 On May - 22 1st wagon train, 1000+ depart Independence Missouri for Oregon
1844 Mary Cassatt, US, Impressionist painter (Woman Bathing) on this day in history.
1849 Abraham Lincoln patents a buoying device on this day in history.
1850 Johann Schrammel, composer on this day in history.
1852 On May - 22 emile Sauret, composer
1856 Violence in Senate, South Carolina Representative Brooks used a cane on Massachusetts Senator Sumner on this day in history.
1856 On this day in history violence in Senate, SC rep Brooks used a cane on Mass Sen Sumner
1858 On May - 22 confederación Granadina (now Colombia) forms
1858 Confederación Granadina (now Colombia) forms on May - 22.
1859 On May - 22 arthur Conan Doyle, UK, author brought Sherlock Holmes to life twice
1859 Ferdinand II, [Re Bomba], Dutch King of Sicily, dies at 49 on May - 22.
1862 August Cuppens, Flemish author/pastor on May - 22.
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