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Giacomo Antonio Perli was maestro di cappela.
Perli was a teacher to Giuseppe Torelli and Giovannni Battista Martini. -
Kingdom of Prussia Declared
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Johann Sebastian Bach publishes "Toccata and Fugue in D. Minor".
Bach was known for instrumental compositions such as Brandenburg Concertos. -
Mount Fuji erupts in Japan for first time since 1701
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Louis de Caix d'Hervelois publishes "Les Vendangeuses".
Louis was a composer of chamber music -
Nicolas Siret publishes his first collection of harpsichord pieces.
Siret was an organist, composer, and harpsichordist. He also worked in the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. John for some time. -
The smelting iron was invented.
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Arcangelo Corelli publishes Tweleve Concerti Grossi, Op. 6
Corelli was key to development of the genres of sonata and concerto. -
Louis XIV dies
Louis was the King of France and fought 3 major wars; the Dutch War, the War of Great Alliance, and the War of Spanish Succession. -
Antonio Vivaldi wrote "The Four Seasons"
Vivaldi was remembered for being one of the greatest Baroque composers. -
The Treaty of Constantinople is signed, partitioning Persia between Ottoman Empire and Russia
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Jonathan Edwards stirred the religious revival known as the First Great Awakening.
Edwards was an American theologian and Congressional clergyman. -
Michele Mascitti publishes "Sonata for violin and continuo in A minor, Op. 8/1"
Mascitti was the reigning Duke of Bavaria as he traveled through Europe. He settled in Paris, France where he composed many works. -
Franz Joseph Hayden is born.
Australian composer of Classical period. He was known as the "Father of Symphony/String Quartets". -
Pope Clement XII issues in Eminenti Apostolatus, prohibiting Catholics from becoming free masons
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Domenico Scarlatti publishes "the Cat's Fugue".
Scarlatti was influential in the development of classical music. -
Fredrick the Great comes to power in Prussia
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George Fredric Handel publishes "Messiah".
Handel was well-known for operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. -
Alexander Hamilton is born
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Russia joined the Treaty of Versailles
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Johann Ladislaus Dussek is born.
Dussek was an important representative of Czech music in the 18th and 19th century. -
Peace of Paris ended the Seven Years War and French and Indian War
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The steam engine was invented
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Andrew Jackson is born
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Boston Massacre results in 5 casualties
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Antonio Salieri's "Le donne letterate" was produced at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
Salieri was an important figure in the development of 18th century opera. -
Franz Krommer begins studying violin
Krommer was a known rival of Beethoven. -
Francesco Antonio Rosetti moved to German to work as a double bassist
Rosetti also becaem a composer in the high court of Kraft Ernst, Prince of Öttingen-Wallerstein. -
Muzio Clementi engaged in a piano competition with Mozart during a tour of Europe
Clementi was a composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer. -
Franz Anton Hoffmeister founded a music publishing business in Vienna
Hoffmeister was a German composer and music publisher. -
Franz Xaver Sussmayr completed Mozart's unfinished Requiem.
Sussmayr was one of Beethoven's pupils and after his death in 1791, Sussmayr took over and completed it. -
Charles Babbage was born.
Babbage originated the concepts of a digital computer in the early 1800's. -
Marie Antoinette was beheaded for crimes against the French republic
Marie was the last Queen of France before the French Revolution -
Ignaz Pleyel opens his piano factory in Paris, France.
Pleyel was a French composer and piano builder -
Luigi Cherubini premieres the opéra-comique titled, "Medee"
Cherbuini was a classical and pre-romantic composer. He mainly focused on operas and sacred music. -
The U.S. Capitol was moved to Washington D.C.
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James Hewitt publishes "the Wounded Hassar"
Hewitt wrote this song based off a French poem. It was first published in Philadelphia. He helped influence New York's musical development. -
The electric battery is invented
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William Little and William Smith publish the shape-note system in "the Easy Instructor"
The Easy Instructor used a four-shape system -
"Jefferson and Liberty" was written by Alexander Wilson as a campaign song for Thomas Jefferson
Wilson was considered a failed poet despite his poem being used for a Presidential campaign. He later became known as the "Father of American Ornithology". -
Congress passes an act that prohibits the importation of slaves to any U.S ports
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Thomas Moore publishes "Irish Melodies"
Moore was extensively known for this collection of tunes. -
Thomas Rice is born
Rice becomes a well known performer and playwright in America -
Abraham Lincoln is born
Lincoln becomes the President and frees the slaves -
Eliakim Doolittle writes "the Hornet Stung the Peacock"
Doolittle was known for writing secular music and helped influence this genre -
Francis Scott Key writes "the Star-Spangled Banner"
Scott Key becomes famous in America for writing this song along with the other patriotic songs of his time. -
Thomas Philipps's "the Hunter's Horn: a sporting cavatina" is registered in the Library of Congress
This is the first song to ever be registered in the Library of Congress -
Erie Canal is finished
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George Washington Dixon began performing "Coal Black Rose" in blackface
Dixon performed blackface minstrels, skyrocketing this type of entertainment to the top of the list. -
Mark Twain is born
Twain later writes "the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and is influential to American literature -
Anthony Philip Heinrich returns to America
Heinrich is known for being the "Beethoven of America" and being the first full-time composer in the States -
The Oregon Trail opens
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Gold is discovered at Sutter's Mill in CA
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Issac B. Woodberry published "the Dulcimer"
The Dulcimer was a very successful collection of Christmas songs -
Invention
Sewing Machine -
Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is published
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William Burdene Blake Sr.
Composer and newspaper publisher -
Emma Roberto Steiner
First woman to make a living as a conductor -
Arthur William Foote
American classical composer -
Edwin Arthur Jones
American Composer -
George Whitefield Chadwick
A representative composer of the 2nd New England School of American Composers -
Edgar Stillman Kelly
American composer, conductor, teacher, writer -
South Carolina secedes from the Union
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Robert E. Lee surrenders to the Union
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Carl Valentin Wanderle
German/American musician, child prodigy -
Amy Marcy Cheney Beach
Composer, pianist. Was the 1st successful female composer -
Margaret Ruthven Lang is born
Composer, affiliated with the 2nd New England School -
Susan B. Anthony founded the National Women's Suffrage Association
Campaigned for Women's Suffrage -
Thomas Edison received his first patent on the stock ticker
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Statue of Liberty is dedicated
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Plessy v. Ferguson case rules that racial segregation is Constitutional
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Walling Ford Constantine Reigger -becomes popular in 1900
composer, orchestral and modern dance music -
McKinley was inaugurated for his 2nd term
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Upton Sinclair wrote "the Jungle"
Sinclair's work lead to the meat packing industry to be scrutinized. This also lead to the FDA to regulate most food processing -
J.P. Morgan manages the Panic of 1907 by importing gold
J.P. Morgan manages the crisis by importing 100 million in gold -
Congress passes strict immigration laws
Immigration laws prohibit Japanese workers -
U.S. Marines were sent to help put down the Honduras rebellion
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John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fedelis" is performed by the U.S. Marine Band
Sousa is popular for his military march compositions -
Winston Churchill is appointed chancellor
was appointed by Stanly Baldwin -
Woodrow Wilson is awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Wilson fought to control big business and elitism in universities to give every citizen a fair chance. -
Otto Luening returned to U.S. in 1924
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"Sunrise" composed by Charles Ives is published
influential in symphonies/choral music -
Alfredo Antonini immigrated to America
symphony conductor -
Walter Van Brunt begins starring in Vaudeville sketches
Van Brunt was regarded as Thomas Edison's favorite tenor. He was popular in minstrel shows -
Aaron Copland's best works from 1930 become popular
composer, composition teacher, writer, conductor -
The electron microscope was invented
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Walter Pesten's "Incredible Flutist" premiered
Composer of classical music and professor of music at Harvard. -
George Antheil becomes popular
musical compositions explored modern sounds. Developed radio guidance systems for allied torpedos -
Harry Partch publishes "Genisis of Music"
composer, theorist, created instruments -
Sovets successfully test hydrogen bomb - 1953
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Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat
Parks stood up against racial segregation in the deep south. -
Elvis Presley releases "Heartbreak Hotel"
singer and actor -
Russian Sputnik sattelite launched
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Buddy Holly Duo
wrote his own songs -
Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool" earns a golden globe
Nelson was a singer and songwriter -
Civil Rights Act passes
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Bob Dylan publishes "Mr. Tambourine Man"
singer-songwriter, author, and artist. Was very influential in popular music -
Arlo Guthrie releases "Alice's Restaurant Massacre"
Guthrie was a folk singer and song writer, known for his protest songs -
Johnny Cash publishes "You are my Sunshine"
Singer/songwriter, best selling music artist of all time -
Muddy Waters publishes "Father and Sons"
songwriter, influenced to blues genre -
Aretha Franklin releases her "Amazing Grace" album
Franklin was dubbed the "Queen of Soul" -
U.S. launched Pioneer 2 to explore outer planets - 1973
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Tex Williams publishes "These Lazy, Hazy Days"
Williams is known for the "talking blues" style -
Stephen Hawking outlines his black hole theory
Hawking gave the information of the origin of the universe -
Ernest Jennings Ford inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
singer/actor -
Bill Clinton is elected
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Sony PlayStation is invented
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Mariah Carey "We Belong Together"
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The Twin Towers in New York are subject to a terrorist attack
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Blackberry
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Eminem "Lose Yourself"
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Green Day "American Idiot"
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Pope John Paul II dies
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London Bombings
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The Pussy Cat Dolls "Don't Ya"
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Red Hot Chili Pepper "Dani California" is debuted
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Bill Gates founds Microsoft
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Pluto is no longer considered a planet
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Brittney Spears "Gimme More" is released
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Taylor Swift "You Belong With Me" is released
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Barack Obama elected
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Prince's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is released
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One Direction's "Story My Life" debuts
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Scientist successfully clone human stem cells
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Post Malone's album "Better Now" is released
