Historical Events In May - 08

1919  Sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer on May - 08.   

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  On May - 08 sweden abolished capital punishment   

1921  On this day in history graham Leonard, bishop of London   

1922  Brian Kellett, CEO (Port of London Authority) on May - 08.   

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 May - 08.   

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

1924  On May - 08 memel territories given to Lithuania   

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

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

1924  Lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23 on this day in history.   

1925  French colonial army beats Rifkabylen in Morocco on May - 08.   

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 May - 08.   

1926  On this day in history the first flight over North Pole (Bennett & Byrd)   

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

1929  Jan Mayen island, 500 km NNE of Iceland, incorporated into Norway on this day in history.   

1930  On this day in history lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61   

1931  On May - 08 operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London   

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

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

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

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

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

1938  Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks," premieres in Washington, DC on May - 08.   

1940  On May - 08 the birth of Peter Benchley, British Author   

1941  German Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean on May - 08.   

1941  Heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86 on May - 08.   

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  On May - 08 birth of frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536)   

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

1521  Peter Canisius, [Pieter de Hondt/Kanijs], jesuit/saint was born on this day in history.   

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

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

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 this day in history.   

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

1192  Death of Duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163) on May - 08.   

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 this day in history death of edward Fox, English bishop   

1577  On this day in history viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies