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  Leconte de Lisle, writer on this day in history.   

1818  On October - 22 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 this day in history august Labitzky, composer   

1835  Willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73 on October - 22.   

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 October - 22.   

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer on October - 22.   

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 this day in history.   

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

1847  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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 October - 22.   

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 October - 22.   

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

1875  Sons of the American Revolution organized on October - 22.   

1875  On this day in history sons of American Revolution organizes   

1876  On October - 22 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  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 October - 22 birth of gustaf Horn, Swedish soldier and politician (d. 1657)   

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

1688  On this day in history 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 October - 22.   

1701  Maria Amalia of Austria, Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1756) was born on this day in history.   

0741  Charles Martel, ruler of the Franks, dies at 63 on October - 22.   

1383  On October - 22 ferdinand I, the wise, king of Portugal, dies   

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

1625  Death of Kikkawa Hiroie, Japanese politician (b. 1561) on October - 22.   

1651  On this day in history jacob Praetorius, composer, dies at 65   

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