Page 3: Historical Events In May - 08

1834  Charles Darwin's expedition returns to the Beagle on this day in history.   

1836  Bryan Morel Thomas, Brig General (Confederate Army), died in 1905 on this day in history.   

1839  Francis W Warre-Cornish, English vice-provost of Eton/writer on this day in history.   

1840  Alexander Wolcott patents Photographic Process on May - 08.   

1842  On May - 08 versailles to Paris train catches fire; 50 die   

1842  Emil C Hansen, Danish physiologist on May - 08.   

1844  Hermann Gradener, composer on this day in history.   

1844  On this day in history charles XIV Johan, [Jean B Bernadotte], King of Sweden/Norway, dies   

1846  On this day in history american General Zachary Taylor's forces win the first major battle of the Mexican War at Palo Alto, TX   

1846  On May - 08 the first major battle of Méxican War fought at Palo Alto TX   

1846  1st major battle of Mexican War fought at Palo Alto Texas on this day in history.   

1846  On this day in history oscar Hammerstein, Germany, opera/playwright (Kohinoor)   

1846  Giacomo Cordella, composer, dies at 59 on this day in history.   

1847  On this day in history robert Thompson patents rubber tire   

1853  On this day in history charles Lee Williams, composer   

1853  Joannes P Roothaan, 1st Dutch lt col-gen of Jesuits, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

1857  Frits [Frederik H] Tartaud, Dutch actor/husband of Alida Klein on this day in history.   

1858  On this day in history john Brown holds antislavery convention   

1858  John Meade Falkner, novelist (Moonfleet) on May - 08.   

1861  On this day in history richmond VA, is named the capital of the Confederacy   

1862  On this day in history valley Campaign Federals repulsed at Battle of McDowell VA   

1862  On this day in history valley Campaign: Federals repulsed at Battle of McDowell Va   

1863  Confederación Granadina becomes Estados Unidos de Colombia on this day in history.   

1863  On this day in history confederación Granadina becomes Estados Unidos de Colombia   

1864  On May - 08 actions at Stony Creek/Nottoway Bridge VA (Drewry's Bluff)   

1864  On May - 08 atlanta Campaign Severe fighting near Dalton   

1864  Battle of Antietam VA (Spotslyvania Court House, Laurel Hill) on this day in history.   

1864  On this day in history actions at Stony Creek/Nottoway bridge Virginia (Drewry's Bluff)   

1864  On this day in history james Samuel Wadsworth, gen-mjr (Union), dies in battle at 56   

1864  On May - 08 atlanta Campaign: Severe fighting near Dalton   

1866  Australian Rules Football is created and I still do not understand the game, sorry all you Aussie's on this day in history.   

1871  English-US treaty ends Alabama dispute on this day in history.   

1873  On May - 08 henry Leveson-Gower, cricketer (England capt 1909-10 later official)   

1873  On May - 08 john Stuart Mill, great Empiricist philosopher, dies at 66   

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1326  Joanna I of Auvergne, queen of France (d. 1360) was born on this day in history.   

1460  On this day in history birth of frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536)   

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

1521  On May - 08 birth of peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint   

1527  Johann Walter, composer was born on this day in history.   

1587  On this day in history birth of victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637)   

1592  On May - 08 birth of francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems)   

1622  Claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698) was born on May - 08.   

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

0685  On May - 08 benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies   

1192  On this day in history death of duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163)   

1278  On May - 08 death of emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268)   

1319  Haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies on May - 08.   

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

1538  On May - 08 death of edward Fox, English bishop   

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