Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  Sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer on May - 08.   

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

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

1921  Sweden abolished capital punishment on May - 08.   

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

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 this day in history hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath   

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

1924  On this day in history memel territories given to Lithuania   

1924  On this day in history workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut   

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

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

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

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

1926  Fire breaks out in Fenway Park on May - 08.   

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

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

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 May - 08.   

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  On this day in history albert Thomas, French socialist politician   

1933  On this day in history gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British   

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

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 May - 08.   

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

1941  German Q-ship Pinguin sinks in Indian Ocean on this day in history.   

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 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 this day in history.   

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

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

1587  On May - 08 birth of victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637)   

1592  On this day in history birth of francis Quarles, English poet (Argalus & Parthenia, Emblems)   

1622  On this day in history birth of claes RÃ¥lamb, Swedish statesman (d. 1698)   

0535  John, [Mercurius], Italian Pope (533-35), dies on May - 08.   

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

1192  On this day in history death of duke Ottokar IV of Styria (b. 1163)   

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

1319  Haakon V, King of Norway (1299-1319), dies on May - 08.   

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

1538  Death of Edward Fox, English bishop on this day in history.   

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