Historical Events In October - 22

1810  On this day in history henry Bohlen, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1862   

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

1811  On this day in history franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist   

1812  Duke of Wellington seizes Burgos Spain on this day in history.   

1813  August Harder, composer, dies at 38 on this day in history.   

1818  On October - 22 leconte de Lisle, writer   

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

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

1826  On this day in history guglielmo Quarenghi, composer   

1832  August Labitzky, composer on October - 22.   

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 this day in history.   

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer on October - 22.   

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

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

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

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

1847  Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa on this day in history.   

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  Louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75 on October - 22.   

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

1862  Battle at Old Fort Wayne, Indian Territory on October - 22.   

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

1867  On October - 22 foundation of the National University of Colombia.   

1868  Jacques Offenbach's opera "Genevieve de Brabant," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

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

1875  Sons of American Revolution organizes on October - 22.   

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 this day in history.   

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  On October - 22 birth of william IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126)   

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

1592  On this day in history birth of gustaf Horn, Swedish soldier and politician (d. 1657)   

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

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

1689  On this day in history birth of king John V of Portugal (d. 1750)   

1698  On this day in history 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 October - 22.   

1494  On this day in history gian Galeazzo, Italian duke of Milan (1476-94), dies   

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

1613  Death of Pomponio Nenna, Italian composer on this day in history.   

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  Death of Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch painter (b. 1621) on October - 22.