Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  On this day in history sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer   

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

1920  Maurice Cranston, political scientist on May - 08.   

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on May - 08.   

1921  On May - 08 graham Leonard, bishop of London   

1922  Brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority) on this day in history.   

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

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath on this day in history.   

1924  On this day in history arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres   

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

1924  Workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut on May - 08.   

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

1924  On May - 08 lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23   

1925  On May - 08 french colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco   

1925  On May - 08 51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59   

1926  On May - 08 fire breaks out in Fenway Park   

1926  On this day in history the birth of David Attenborough, English director   

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

1926  On May - 08 1st flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

1929  Jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway on May - 08.   

1930  Lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61 on this day in history.   

1931  Operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London on this day in history.   

1932  On this day in history albert Thomas, French socialist politician   

1933  On May - 08 gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British   

1933  On this day in history mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast in protest against British oppression in India.   

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

1936  On this day in history jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife fainted when he returned to track   

1936  Oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies on this day in history.   

1937  63rd Kentucky Derby: Charley Kurtsinger on War Admiral wins 2:03.2 on this day in history.   

1938  Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC on this day in history.   

1940  The birth of Peter Benchley, British Author on May - 08.   

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

1941  Heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history 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 May - 08.   

1460  Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536) was born on May - 08.   

1492  Andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer was born on May - 08.   

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

1527  Johann Walter, composer was born on May - 08.   

1587  Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637) was born on this day in history.   

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  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on May - 08.   

0685  Benedict II, Italian Pope (683-85), dies on this day in history.   

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on this day in history.   

1278  On this day in history death of emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268)   

1319  On May - 08 haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies   

1473  On May - 08 death of john Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420)   

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.