Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  On May - 08 sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer   

1920  On this day in history 46th Kentucky Derby: Ted Rice aboard Paul Jones wins in 2:09   

1920  Maurice Cranston, political scientist on this day in history.   

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on May - 08.   

1921  Graham Leonard, bishop of London on this day in history.   

1922  On May - 08 brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority)   

1923  On May - 08 hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116 vs Somerset at Bath   

1923  On May - 08 hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath   

1924  Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres on May - 08.   

1924  Memel territories given to Lithuania on this day in history.   

1924  Workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut on this day in history.   

1924  On May - 08 arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres   

1924  On this day in history lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23   

1925  On this day in history french colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco   

1925  On this day in history 51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59   

1926  On May - 08 fire breaks out in Fenway Park   

1926  The birth of David Attenborough, English director on this day in history.   

1926  On May - 08 the first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

1926  1st flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd) on this day in history.   

1929  On May - 08 jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway   

1930  On May - 08 lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61   

1931  Operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London on May - 08.   

1932  Albert Thomas, French socialist politician on May - 08.   

1933  Gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British on this day in history.   

1933  Mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast in protest against British oppression in India on May - 08.   

1935  On May - 08 cin Red Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th beat Phils 15-4   

1936  On May - 08 jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife fainted when he returned to track   

1936  On May - 08 oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies   

1937  63rd Kentucky Derby: Charley Kurtsinger on War Admiral wins 2:03.2 on May - 08.   

1938  On May - 08 stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC   

1940  On this day in history the birth of Peter Benchley, British Author   

1941  On this day in history german Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean   

1941  On May - 08 heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86   

1942  On May - 08 battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack   

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

1460  Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536) was born on this day in history.   

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

1521  Peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint was born on May - 08.   

1527  On this day in history birth of johann Walter, composer   

1587  Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637) was born on May - 08.   

1592  Francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems) was born on this day in history.   

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

0535  On May - 08 john, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies   

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

1192  On May - 08 death of duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163)   

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on May - 08.   

1319  On this day in history haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies   

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

1538  On this day in history death of edward Fox, English bishop   

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on May - 08.