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  On October - 22 franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist  

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

1813  On this day in history august Harder, composer, dies at 38  

1818  Leconte de Lisle, writer on October - 22.  

1818  On this day in history joachim H Campe, German theory/author, dies at 72  

1819  On this day in history 1st ship sails by Erie-channel (Rome-Utica)  

1826  On this day in history guglielmo Quarenghi, composer  

1832  On October - 22 august Labitzky, composer  

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1835  Willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73 on this day in history.  

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 October - 22.  

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer on this day in history.  

1844  On this day in history the birth of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress  

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

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  Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa on October - 22.  

1852  Hans C E Freiherr von Gagern, German advisor to Dutch king, dies at 86 on October - 22.  

1854  On October - 22 j Gotthelf, writer, dies at 57  

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

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

1862  On October - 22 battle at Old Fort Wayne, Indian Territory  

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

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

1868  On October - 22 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 this day in history.  

1875  Sons of the American Revolution organized on this day in history.  

1875  On October - 22 sons of American Revolution organizes  

1876  On October - 22 karl B Adam, German theologist (Christ our Brother)  

1877  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 on October - 22.  

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

1592  On October - 22 birth of gustaf Horn, Swedish soldier and politician (d. 1657)  

1686  On October - 22 birth of georg Balthasar Schott, composer  

1688  Nadir Shah of Persia (d. 1747) was born on this day in history.  

1689  On October - 22 birth of king John V of Portugal (d. 1750)  

1698  On this day in history birth of nicola Bonifacio Logroscino, composer  

1701  On October - 22 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 October - 22.  

1494  On October - 22 gian Galeazzo, Italian duke of Milan (1476-94), dies  

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

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 this day in history.  

1674  On this day in history death of gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch painter (b. 1621)