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 October - 22.   

1813  August Harder, composer, dies at 38 on this day in history.   

1818  On this day in history leconte de Lisle, writer   

1818  On this day in history 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 October - 22.   

1832  August Labitzky, composer on this day in history.   

1835  On this day in history willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as first elected president of Republic of Texas on this day in history.   

1836  On this day in history sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected pres of Republic of Texas   

1838  On this day in history carl Fuchs, composer   

1844  The birth of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress on this day in history.   

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

1845  On this day in history sarah Bernhardt, France, actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth)   

1847  Jacobus Herculas [Uncle Koos] de la Rey, South African politician on October - 22.   

1847  On this day in history sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa   

1852  On October - 22 hans C E Freiherr von Gagern, German advisor to Dutch king, dies at 86   

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

1859  On this day in history louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75   

1861  1st telegraph line linking West & East coasts completed on October - 22.   

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

1866  On this day in history paraguay: Battle of Curupaytí against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.   

1867  Foundation of the National University of Colombia on this day in history.   

1868  Jacques Offenbach's opera "Genevieve de Brabant," premieres in NYC on October - 22.   

1869  Michael Sars, Norwegian zoologist, dies at 64 on this day in history.   

1870  On this day in history ivan Bunin, Russia, poet/novelist (Gentleman from SF-Nobel 1933)   

1875  Sons of the American Revolution organized on this day in history.   

1875  Sons of American Revolution organizes on October - 22.   

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

1877  On October - 22 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.   

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

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1071  William IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126) was born on this day in history.   

1197  Emperor Juntoku of Japan (d. 1242) was born on October - 22.   

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

1686  Georg Balthasar Schott, composer was born on this day in history.   

1688  Nadir Shah of Persia (d. 1747) was born on October - 22.   

1689  King John V of Portugal (d. 1750) was born on this day in history.   

1698  On October - 22 birth of nicola Bonifacio Logroscino, composer   

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

0741  On October - 22 charles Martel, ruler of the Franks, dies at 63   

1383  Ferdinand I, the wise, king of Portugal, dies on this day in history.   

1494  On October - 22 gian Galeazzo, Italian duke of Milan (1476-94), dies   

1565  Death of Jean, Vicomte d'Aguisy Grolier de Servieres, French bibliophile (b. 1479) on October - 22.   

1613  Death of Pomponio Nenna, Italian composer on October - 22.   

1625  On October - 22 death of kikkawa Hiroie, Japanese politician (b. 1561)   

1651  Jacob Praetorius, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

1674  On October - 22 death of gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch painter (b. 1621)