Page 4: Historical Events In May - 24

1870  Memoria of Jackson Kemper, 1st Missionary Bishop in US   

1870  Jan Christian Smuts, proponnent of Commonwealth and League of Nations.   

1871  Francisco Salvador Daniel, composer, dies at 40   

1872  Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, painter, dies.   

1873  Leo Delibes' opera "Le Roi l'a Dit," premieres in Paris.   

1876  Henry Kingsley, English/Australian writer, dies at 46.   

1877  In this year, 5th Preakness: C Holloway aboard Cloverbrook claims in 2:45.5   

1878  In this year, CA Parker (Harvard) claims inaugural American bike race, Beacon Park Boston   

1878  In this year, CA Parker (Harvard) claims 1st American bike race, Beacon Park Boston.   

1878  Lillian Moller Gilbreth, engineer (CIOS Gold Medal-1954).   

1879  In this year, 7th Preakness: L Hughes aboard Harold claims in 2:40.5   

1879  William Lloyd Garrison, abolitionist (Liberator), dies at 73.   

1881  Canadian ferry Princess Victoria sinks near London Ontario, 200 die   

1881  The Canadian ferry Princess Victoria sinks near London, Ontario, killing 200 passengers.   

1881  Mikulas Schneider-Trvavsky, composer   

1881  Samuel Palmer, landscape painter, dies.   

1882  Creighton Hale, Cork Ireland, actor (Gorilla Man, Way Down East)   

1883  Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Arthur and Governor Cleveland.   

1883  Brooklyn Bridge opened by Pres Arthur and Gov Cleveland   

1884  Anti-Monopoly party and Greenback Party form People's Party in the US.   

1884  Anti-Monopoly party and Greenback Party forms People's Party in US.   

1887  Sultan Bargash of Zanzibar grants East African Association at East African harbors.   

1887  Sultan Bargash of Zanzibar grants E Afr Assn at East African harbors   

1890  Caprivi succeeds Bismarck on as chancellor of Germany   

1890  Geo Train and Sam Wall circle world in record 67 days, Tacoma-Tacoma   

1890  Tivoli Theater of Varities opens in London.   

1891  Benedictus H Danser, Dutch botanist.   

1893  W H Walter Baade, German/US astronomer (Andromeda)   

1894  William Joseph Westbrook, composer, dies at 63.   

1895  Henry Irving is recorded as becoming inaugural theatrical knight   

1895  Playright Oscar Wilde is convicted on a morals charge in London and sentenced to prison.   

1895  Henry Irving is recorded as becoming 1st theatrical knight.   

1895  H S T L "Stork" Hendry, cricketer (Australian all-rounder post-WWI).   

1895  Joseph Quinaux, Belgian painter, dies at 73.   

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1522  John jewel: English bishop   

1544  William gilbert: Essex england, physicist (researcher into magnetism)   

1605  Nikon: [nikita minin], patriarch of russian-orthodox church   

1610  Giovanni battista chinelli: Composer   

1616  John maitland: Duke of lauderdale   

1619  Philips wouwerman(s): Dutch painter   

1650  John churchill: 1st duke of marlborough, english general strategist   

1671  Gian gastone de' medici: Grand duke of tuscany   

1144  Death of Petronella: Wife of earl floris ii the vette of holland/regent,   

1153  Death of David i: King of scotland,   

1351  Death of Abu al-hasan 'ali: Sultan of morocco (b. circa 1297)   

1408  Death of Taejo of joseon: Ruler of korea (b. 1335)   

1425  Death of Murdoch stewart: 2nd duke of albany, scottish politician (b. 1362)   

1456  Ambroise de loré: French military commander (b. 1396)   

1543  Nicolas copernicus: Astronomer,   

1612  Death of Robert cecil: 1st earl of salisbury/pm (1598-1612),