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 October - 22.   

1811  Franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist on October - 22.   

1812  On this day in history duke of Wellington seizes Burgos Spain   

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

1818  Leconte de Lisle, writer on this day in history.   

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

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

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  Sam Houston inaugurated as first elected president of Republic of Texas on October - 22.   

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  On October - 22 the birth of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress   

1844  7th day adventists wait for appearance of Jesus on this day in history.   

1845  On this day in history sarah Bernhardt, France, actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth)   

1847  On this day in history jacobus Herculas [Uncle Koos] de la Rey, South African politician   

1847  Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa on October - 22.   

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

1854  On this day in history j Gotthelf, writer, dies at 57   

1859  On October - 22 louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75   

1861  On this day in history 1st telegraph line linking West & East coasts completed   

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

1866  On October - 22 paraguay: Battle of Curupaytí against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.   

1867  Foundation of the National University of Colombia on this day in history.   

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

1869  On October - 22 michael Sars, Norwegian zoologist, dies at 64   

1870  On this day in history ivan Bunin, Russia, poet/novelist (Gentleman from SF-Nobel 1933)   

1875  On this day in history sons of the American Revolution organized   

1875  On this day in history sons of American Revolution organizes   

1876  On this day in history karl B Adam, German theologist (Christ our Brother)   

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  The first rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on this day in history.   

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1071  William IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126) was born on this day in history.   

1197  On this day in history birth of emperor Juntoku of Japan (d. 1242)   

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

1686  Georg Balthasar Schott, composer was born on October - 22.   

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  Nicola Bonifacio Logroscino, composer was born on this day in history.   

1701  Maria Amalia of Austria, Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1756) was born on October - 22.   

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 this day in history.   

1565  Death of Jean, Vicomte d'Aguisy Grolier de Servieres, French bibliophile (b. 1479) on this day in history.   

1613  On October - 22 death of pomponio Nenna, Italian composer   

1625  On this day in history 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 October - 22.