Page 3: 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 this day in history.   

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

1849  St Paul's Place in the Bronx named on this day in history.   

1851  On July - 08 the birth of Arthur Evans, English archaeologist   

1851  Arthur J Evans, English archaeologist (Crete) on this day in history.   

1853  Commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay on this day in history.   

1853  Commodore Matthew Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay on July - 08.   

1857  Rudolf Dellinger, composer on this day in history.   

1859  On this day in history king Charles XV/Carl IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway.   

1859  On this day in history f J Oscar I, King of Sweden/Norway (1844-59), dies at 60   

1861  On this day in history cS Gen Sibley is given command of rebel troops in NM territory   

1862  Odore R Timby patents revolving gun turret on this day in history.   

1863  On July - 08 francis P Kenrick, Irish/US archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 65   

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

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

1869  On July - 08 william V Moody, US poet (Death of Eve, Faith Healer)   

1870  On July - 08 congress authorizes registration of trademarks   

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

1870  On this day in history marie C of Zeggelen, Dutch novelist (Koloniaaltje)   

1870  John D Zocher Jr, architect (Soestdijk Palace), dies at 79 on this day in history.   

1871  On this day in history clement Harris, composer   

1874  On July - 08 the Mounties begin their March West.   

1876  On July - 08 white terrorists attack Black Republicans in Hamburg SC, killing 5   

1876  Josef Dessauer, composer, dies at 78 on this day in history.   

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  Ann Jemima Flower, oldest resident of Netherlands on July - 08.   

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  The Wall Street Journal that begins publication on July - 08.   

1889  On July - 08 wall Street Journal begins publishing   

1889  On this day in history john L Sullivan KOs Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds (last bare-knuckle bout)   

1889  Eugene Pallette, Winfield KS, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, Mark of Zorro) on July - 08.   

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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  On July - 08 birth of artemisia Gentileschi, Italian painter (d. 1653)   

1604  Heinrich Albert, Germany, composer (Arien oder Melodien) was born on July - 08.   

1621  Jean de la Fontaine, French poet (Fables) was born on this day in history.   

1637  On July - 08 birth of johann Georg Ebeling, composer   

0810  Pepin, son of Charlemagne, King of Italy, dies (birth date unknown) on this day in history.   

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

1115  Petrus van Amiens, French Crusades predictor, dies on July - 08.   

1153  Eugene III, [Bernardo], Italian Pope (1145-53), dies on July - 08.   

1249  On July - 08 alexander II, king of Scotland (1215-49), dies at 51   

1253  On this day in history thibaud IV, poet/count of Champagne/King of Navarra, dies   

1496  Benedetto Bonfiglio, Italian painter, dies on this day in history.   

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