Page 6: Historical Events In May - 08

1919  Sultan Ismail Hajibeyov, composer on this day in history.   

1920  On May - 08 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 this day in history.   

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

1923  Hobbs scores his 100th 100, 116* v Somerset at Bath on May - 08.   

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

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 May - 08 arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres   

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  51st Preakness: Clarence Kummer aboard Coventry wins in 1:59 on this day in history.   

1926  On May - 08 fire breaks out in Fenway Park   

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

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

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

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

1930  On May - 08 lvar Henning Mankell, composer, dies at 61   

1931  On this day in history operette "Land of Smiles," premieres in London   

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

1933  Gandhi, in India, begins a hunger strike in protest against the British on May - 08.   

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

1935  On this day in history cin Red Ernie Lombardi doubles in 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th beat Phils 15-4   

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  On this day in history oswald Spengler, German philosopher (Underworld of Abendlandes), dies   

1937  On May - 08 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  The birth of Peter Benchley, British Author on May - 08.   

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

1941  On this day in history heinrich Zollner, composer, dies at 86   

1942  Battle of Coral Sea ends; Aircraft carrier Lexington sunk by Japanese air attack on May - 08.   

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1326  Joanna I of Auvergne, queen of France (d. 1360) was born on this day in history.   

1460  On this day in history birth of frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (d. 1536)   

1492  On this day in history birth of andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer   

1521  On this day in history 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 May - 08.   

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

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

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

1278  Death of Emperor Duanzong of China (b. 1268) on May - 08.   

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

1473  Death of John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (b. 1420) on May - 08.   

1538  Death of Edward Fox, English bishop on May - 08.   

1577  Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies on May - 08.