Historical Events In May - 08

1919  On this day in history sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer   

1920  46th Kentucky Derby: Ted Rice aboard Paul Jones wins in 2:09 on May - 08.   

1920  On this day in history maurice Cranston, political scientist   

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on this day in history.   

1921  Graham Leonard, bishop of London on May - 08.   

1922  Brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority) on May - 08.   

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116 vs Somerset at Bath on May - 08.   

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath on May - 08.   

1924  Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres on May - 08.   

1924  Memel territories given to Lithuania on May - 08.   

1924  Workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut on May - 08.   

1924  On May - 08 arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres   

1924  On May - 08 lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23   

1925  French colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco on May - 08.   

1925  On this day in history 51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59   

1926  Fire breaks out in Fenway Park on May - 08.   

1926  On this day in history the birth of David Attenborough, English director   

1926  On this day in history the first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

1926  1st flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd) on May - 08.   

1929  On this day in history jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway   

1930  Lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61 on this day in history.   

1931  Operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London on May - 08.   

1932  On this day in history albert Thomas, French socialist politician   

1933  On May - 08 gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British   

1933  On May - 08 mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast in protest against British oppression in India.   

1935  On this day in history cin Red Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th beat Phils 15-4   

1936  On this day in history jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife fainted when he returned to track   

1936  Oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies on this day in history.   

1937  On this day in history 63rd Kentucky Derby: Charley Kurtsinger on War Admiral wins 2:03.2   

1938  Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC on this day in history.   

1940  On May - 08 the birth of Peter Benchley, British Author   

1941  German Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean on this day in history.   

1941  On May - 08 heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86   

1942  On May - 08 battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack   

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1326  On this day in history birth of joanna I of Auvergne, queen of France (d. 1360)   

1460  Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536) was born on this day in history.   

1492  On May - 08 birth of andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer   

1521  Peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint was born on May - 08.   

1527  Johann Walter, composer was born on May - 08.   

1587  Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637) was born on this day in history.   

1592  On this day in history birth of francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems)   

1622  Claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698) was born on this day in history.   

0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on this day in history.   

0685  On this day in history benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies   

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on this day in history.   

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on May - 08.   

1319  On this day in history haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies   

1473  Death of John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420) on May - 08.   

1538  On this day in history death of edward Fox, English bishop   

1577  On May - 08 viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies