Page 2: Historical Events In October - 22

1810  On this day in history henry Bohlen, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1862   

1811  The birth of Franz Liszt, Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer on this day in history.   

1811  On this day in history franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist   

1812  Duke of Wellington seizes Burgos Spain on this day in history.   

1813  On October - 22 august Harder, composer, dies at 38   

1818  Leconte de Lisle, writer on this day in history.   

1818  On October - 22 joachim H Campe, German theory/author, dies at 72   

1819  1st ship sails by Erie-channel (Rome-Utica) on October - 22.   

1826  Guglielmo Quarenghi, composer on this day in history.   

1832  On October - 22 august Labitzky, composer   

1835  On October - 22 willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as first elected president of Republic of Texas on October - 22.   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected pres of Republic of Texas on October - 22.   

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer on this day in history.   

1844  On October - 22 the birth of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress   

1844  On this day in history 7th day adventists wait for appearance of Jesus   

1845  Sarah Bernhardt, France, actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth) on October - 22.   

1847  Jacobus Herculas [Uncle Koos] de la Rey, South African politician on this day in history.   

1847  Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa on October - 22.   

1852  Hans C E Freiherr von Gagern, German advisor to Dutch king, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

1854  J Gotthelf, writer, dies at 57 on October - 22.   

1859  Louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75 on this day in history.   

1861  On this day in history 1st telegraph line linking West & East coasts completed   

1862  Battle at Old Fort Wayne, Indian Territory on this day in history.   

1866  Paraguay: Battle of Curupaytí against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay on October - 22.   

1867  On this day in history foundation of the National University of Colombia.   

1868  On this day in history jacques Offenbach's opera "Genevieve de Brabant," premieres in NYC   

1869  On this day in history michael Sars, Norwegian zoologist, dies at 64   

1870  On October - 22 ivan Bunin, Russia, poet/novelist (Gentleman from SF-Nobel 1933)   

1875  Sons of the American Revolution organized on October - 22.   

1875  Sons of American Revolution organizes on this day in history.   

1876  Karl B Adam, German theologist (Christ our Brother) on October - 22.   

1877  The Blantyre mining disaster in Scotland kills 207 miners. Those widows and orphans who were unable to support themselves were evicted by the mine owners and likely sent to the Poor House on October - 22.   

1878  The first rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on October - 22.   

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1071  On this day in history birth of william IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126)   

1197  On October - 22 birth of emperor Juntoku of Japan (d. 1242)   

1592  On this day in history birth of gustaf Horn, Swedish soldier and politician (d. 1657)   

1686  On October - 22 birth of georg Balthasar Schott, composer   

1688  Nadir Shah of Persia (d. 1747) was born on this day in history.   

1689  On this day in history birth of king John V of Portugal (d. 1750)   

1698  On this day in history birth of nicola Bonifacio Logroscino, composer   

1701  Maria Amalia of Austria, Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1756) was born on October - 22.   

0741  Charles Martel, ruler of the Franks, dies at 63 on October - 22.   

1383  On this day in history ferdinand I, the wise, king of Portugal, dies   

1494  Gian Galeazzo, Italian duke of Milan (1476-94), dies on this day in history.   

1565  Death of Jean, Vicomte d'Aguisy Grolier de Servieres, French bibliophile (b. 1479) on this day in history.   

1613  On October - 22 death of pomponio Nenna, Italian composer   

1625  Death of Kikkawa Hiroie, Japanese politician (b. 1561) on this day in history.   

1651  On this day in history jacob Praetorius, composer, dies at 65   

1674  Death of Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch painter (b. 1621) on this day in history.