Page 2: Historical Events In October - 22

1810  Henry Bohlen, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1862 on this day in history.   

1811  The birth of Franz Liszt, Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer on this day in history.   

1811  Franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist on this day in history.   

1812  Duke of Wellington seizes Burgos Spain on October - 22.   

1813  August Harder, composer, dies at 38 on October - 22.   

1818  On October - 22 leconte de Lisle, writer   

1818  Joachim H Campe, German theory/author, dies at 72 on October - 22.   

1819  1st ship sails by Erie-channel (Rome-Utica) on October - 22.   

1826  Guglielmo Quarenghi, composer on this day in history.   

1832  On this day in history august Labitzky, composer   

1835  On this day in history willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73   

1836  On October - 22 sam Houston inaugurated as first elected president of Republic of Texas   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected pres of Republic of Texas on this day in history.   

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer on this day in history.   

1844  The birth of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress on this day in history.   

1844  On October - 22 7th day adventists wait for appearance of Jesus   

1845  Sarah Bernhardt, France, actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth) on October - 22.   

1847  Jacobus Herculas [Uncle Koos] de la Rey, South African politician on October - 22.   

1847  On October - 22 sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa   

1852  Hans C E Freiherr von Gagern, German advisor to Dutch king, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

1854  J Gotthelf, writer, dies at 57 on October - 22.   

1859  Louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75 on this day in history.   

1861  1st telegraph line linking West & East coasts completed on October - 22.   

1862  On this day in history battle at Old Fort Wayne, Indian Territory   

1866  On this day in history paraguay: Battle of Curupaytí against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.   

1867  Foundation of the National University of Colombia on October - 22.   

1868  On this day in history jacques Offenbach's opera "Genevieve de Brabant," premieres in NYC   

1869  Michael Sars, Norwegian zoologist, dies at 64 on this day in history.   

1870  Ivan Bunin, Russia, poet/novelist (Gentleman from SF-Nobel 1933) on October - 22.   

1875  On October - 22 sons of the American Revolution organized   

1875  On October - 22 sons of American Revolution organizes   

1876  Karl B Adam, German theologist (Christ our Brother) on October - 22.   

1877  On October - 22 the Blantyre mining disaster in Scotland kills 207 miners. Those widows and orphans who were unable to support themselves were evicted by the mine owners and likely sent to the Poor House.   

1878  On this day in history the first rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton.   

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1071  On this day in history birth of william IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126)   

1197  Emperor Juntoku of Japan (d. 1242) was born on October - 22.   

1592  Gustaf Horn, Swedish soldier and politician (d. 1657) was born on this day in history.   

1686  On this day in history birth of georg Balthasar Schott, composer   

1688  On October - 22 birth of nadir Shah of Persia (d. 1747)   

1689  King John V of Portugal (d. 1750) was born on October - 22.   

1698  On October - 22 birth of nicola Bonifacio Logroscino, composer   

1701  On this day in history birth of maria Amalia of Austria, Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1756)   

0741  Charles Martel, ruler of the Franks, dies at 63 on this day in history.   

1383  Ferdinand I, the wise, king of Portugal, dies on this day in history.   

1494  Gian Galeazzo, Italian duke of Milan (1476-94), dies on October - 22.   

1565  On October - 22 death of jean, Vicomte d'Aguisy Grolier de Servieres, French bibliophile (b. 1479)   

1613  On this day in history death of pomponio Nenna, Italian composer   

1625  On October - 22 death of kikkawa Hiroie, Japanese politician (b. 1561)   

1651  Jacob Praetorius, composer, dies at 65 on October - 22.   

1674  Death of Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch painter (b. 1621) on this day in history.