Page 3: Historical Events In July - 08

1838  Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, inventor (rigid dirigibles) on July - 08.   

1839  John D Rockefeller, US capitalist/founder (Standard Oil) on July - 08.   

1844  On July - 08 mary Johnson Lincoln, educator (Boston Cooking School)   

1849  St Paul's Place in the Bronx named on July - 08.   

1851  The birth of Arthur Evans, English archaeologist on this day in history.   

1851  On this day in history arthur J Evans, English archaeologist (Crete)   

1853  On July - 08 commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay.   

1853  Commodore Matthew Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay on this day in history.   

1857  Rudolf Dellinger, composer on July - 08.   

1859  King Charles XV/Carl IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway on July - 08.   

1859  On July - 08 f J Oscar I, King of Sweden/Norway (1844-59), dies at 60   

1861  On this day in history cS Gen Sibley is given command of rebel troops in NM territory   

1862  On this day in history odore R Timby patents revolving gun turret   

1863  Francis P Kenrick, Irish/US archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

1864  On July - 08 the Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. This event is known as Ikedaya Jiken.   

1867  Kathe Kollwitz, Germany, print maker/sculptor (Bauernkrieg) on July - 08.   

1869  William V Moody, US poet (Death of Eve, Faith Healer) on this day in history.   

1870  On this day in history congress authorizes registration of trademarks   

1870  Gov Holden of NC declares Casswell County in a state of insurrection on July - 08.   

1870  On this day in history marie C of Zeggelen, Dutch novelist (Koloniaaltje)   

1870  On this day in history john D Zocher Jr, architect (Soestdijk Palace), dies at 79   

1871  On this day in history clement Harris, composer   

1874  The Mounties begin their March West on this day in history.   

1876  White terrorists attack Black Republicans in Hamburg SC, killing 5 on July - 08.   

1876  On this day in history josef Dessauer, composer, dies at 78   

1879  On July - 08 uSS Jeannette departs San Francisco to explore Arctic.   

1882  Percy Grainger, Melbourne, composer/pianist/conductor (Hill Songs) on July - 08.   

1885  Ann Jemima Flower, oldest resident of Netherlands on this day in history.   

1885  On July - 08 hendrick Waelput, composer, dies at 39   

1889  John L Sullivan wins by KO in 75 rounds in last bare-knuckle bout on July - 08.   

1889  On this day in history the Wall Street Journal that begins publication   

1889  Wall Street Journal begins publishing on this day in history.   

1889  John L Sullivan KOs Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds (last bare-knuckle bout) on July - 08.   

1889  Eugene Pallette, Winfield KS, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, Mark of Zorro) on this day in history.   

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1528  Emanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy/governor of Netherland was born on July - 08.   

1545  Don Carlos, son of Spanish king Philip II was born on July - 08.   

1545  Don Carlos of Spain (d. 1568) was born on this day in history.   

1574  On this day in history birth of giovanni Battista Stefanini, composer   

1593  Artemisia Gentileschi, Italian painter (d. 1653) was born on July - 08.   

1604  On this day in history birth of heinrich Albert, Germany, composer (Arien oder Melodien)   

1621  On July - 08 birth of jean de la Fontaine, French poet (Fables)   

1637  Johann Georg Ebeling, composer was born on July - 08.   

0810  Pepin, son of Charlemagne, King of Italy, dies (birth date unknown) on this day in history.   

0975  On July - 08 edgar, King of England (959-75), dies   

1115  On this day in history petrus van Amiens, French Crusades predictor, dies   

1153  Eugene III, [Bernardo], Italian Pope (1145-53), dies on July - 08.   

1249  Alexander II, king of Scotland (1215-49), dies at 51 on July - 08.   

1253  Thibaud IV, poet/count of Champagne/King of Navarra, dies on this day in history.   

1496  Benedetto Bonfiglio, Italian painter, dies on July - 08.   

1531  Tilman Riemenschneider, German sculptor, dies at 71 on July - 08.