Historical Events In July - 08

1838  Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, inventor (rigid dirigibles) on July - 08.   

1839  John D Rockefeller, US capitalist/founder (Standard Oil) on July - 08.   

1844  Mary Johnson Lincoln, educator (Boston Cooking School) on July - 08.   

1849  On July - 08 st Paul's Place in the Bronx named   

1851  The birth of Arthur Evans, English archaeologist on this day in history.   

1851  On July - 08 arthur J Evans, English archaeologist (Crete)   

1853  Commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay on July - 08.   

1853  Commodore Matthew Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay on this day in history.   

1857  Rudolf Dellinger, composer on July - 08.   

1859  King Charles XV/Carl IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway on July - 08.   

1859  F J Oscar I, King of Sweden/Norway (1844-59), dies at 60 on July - 08.   

1861  CS Gen Sibley is given command of rebel troops in NM territory on July - 08.   

1862  On this day in history odore R Timby patents revolving gun turret   

1863  Francis P Kenrick, Irish/US archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 65 on July - 08.   

1864  On July - 08 the Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. This event is known as Ikedaya Jiken.   

1867  On this day in history kathe Kollwitz, Germany, print maker/sculptor (Bauernkrieg)   

1869  William V Moody, US poet (Death of Eve, Faith Healer) on July - 08.   

1870  Congress authorizes registration of trademarks on this day in history.   

1870  Gov Holden of NC declares Casswell County in a state of insurrection on this day in history.   

1870  Marie C of Zeggelen, Dutch novelist (Koloniaaltje) on July - 08.   

1870  On this day in history john D Zocher Jr, architect (Soestdijk Palace), dies at 79   

1871  On this day in history clement Harris, composer   

1874  On this day in history the Mounties begin their March West.   

1876  White terrorists attack Black Republicans in Hamburg SC, killing 5 on July - 08.   

1876  Josef Dessauer, composer, dies at 78 on July - 08.   

1879  USS Jeannette departs San Francisco to explore Arctic on July - 08.   

1882  On July - 08 percy Grainger, Melbourne, composer/pianist/conductor (Hill Songs)   

1885  On July - 08 ann Jemima Flower, oldest resident of Netherlands   

1885  On this day in history hendrick Waelput, composer, dies at 39   

1889  John L Sullivan wins by KO in 75 rounds in last bare-knuckle bout on July - 08.   

1889  On this day in history the Wall Street Journal that begins publication   

1889  Wall Street Journal begins publishing on this day in history.   

1889  John L Sullivan KOs Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds (last bare-knuckle bout) on July - 08.   

1889  Eugene Pallette, Winfield KS, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, Mark of Zorro) on this day in history.   

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1528  Emanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy/governor of Netherland was born on this day in history.   

1545  Don Carlos, son of Spanish king Philip II was born on July - 08.   

1545  Don Carlos of Spain (d. 1568) was born on July - 08.   

1574  Giovanni Battista Stefanini, composer was born on July - 08.   

1593  Artemisia Gentileschi, Italian painter (d. 1653) was born on this day in history.   

1604  On this day in history birth of heinrich Albert, Germany, composer (Arien oder Melodien)   

1621  On July - 08 birth of jean de la Fontaine, French poet (Fables)   

1637  Johann Georg Ebeling, composer was born on July - 08.   

0810  Pepin, son of Charlemagne, King of Italy, dies (birth date unknown) on July - 08.   

0975  On this day in history edgar, King of England (959-75), dies   

1115  Petrus van Amiens, French Crusades predictor, dies on this day in history.   

1153  On this day in history eugene III, [Bernardo], Italian Pope (1145-53), dies   

1249  Alexander II, king of Scotland (1215-49), dies at 51 on this day in history.   

1253  Thibaud IV, poet/count of Champagne/King of Navarra, dies on July - 08.   

1496  On July - 08 benedetto Bonfiglio, Italian painter, dies   

1531  On this day in history tilman Riemenschneider, German sculptor, dies at 71