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Printing Press
The printing press was created which allowed many composers to share their work easier. -
First Opera
The first opera was written called "Dafne". -
Messiah Oratorio
"Messiah Oratorio" was composed in just 24 days by one of the greatest baroque composers, George Frederic Handel. -
Death of a Legend
Johann Sebastian Bach who was considered by many to have been the greatest composer in the history of western music passed away. -
Reveille
Reveille was used for the American Revolutionary War to signal the start of the day. -
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 was recognized as one of the greatest pieces of classical music ever written. -
Le chalet
Le chalet had a long and successful career at the Opéra-Comique its 1,000th performance in 1873. -
Max bruch
At the age of 14 Max bruch was awarded the prestigious Frankfurt Mozart Foundation Prize. -
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra a Famous Jazz singer, actor, and an influential figure in the civil rights movement was born. -
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald also known as “The Queen of Jazz” who became an international legend during a career that spanned six decades was born. -
National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the national anthem. -
First 700TH Home Run
Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB to hit 700 home runs. -
Woody Guthrie
“This Land is Your Land “ an iconic folk song was written by Woody Guthrie. -
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Vietnam War
Prolonged conflict between Communist forces of North Vietnam, backed by China and the USSR, and non-Communist forces of South Vietnam, backed by the United States. -
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. commonwealth. -
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Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement was a time of protests and fighting for equal rights for the African American people. -
United Nations
United Nations is established -
Detonation of First hydrogen Bomb
First hydrogen bomb is detonated by the U.S. on Eniwetok, an atoll in the Marshall Islands. -
First American Satellite
Explorer I, first American satellite, is launched. -
50th State
Hawaii became the 50th state. -
Order of Lincoln Award
Mahalia Jackson was awarded the Order of Lincoln, by the governor of Illinois which was the state's highest honor. -
Purple Rain
Prince’s album “Purple Rain” sold 25 million copies worldwide making it one of the best selling albums of all time. -
Amy Grant
Amy Grant released the first Christian album to be certified platinum. -
Youngest Heavy Weight Champion of All Time
Mike Tyson becomes the youngest heavyweight champion ever of boxing. -
First Non-Jamaican Band to Win Reggae Grammy
Steel Pulse became the first non-Jamaican band to win a grammy award for the best reggae album with their landmark album “Babylon the Bandit”. -
UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was formed changed the sport of combat by combining different styles of martial arts under one organization. -
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone” was the first single to debut at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. -
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Denver received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Folk Music Association. -
First Latin Grammy Award
Celia Cruz became the first winner of the Latin Grammy Award. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Simon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. -
Max Richter
In 2008 Max Richter was awarded Best Composer for European Film. -
Ludovico Einaudi
In 2011 broadcaster Greg James played "I Giorni" on mainstream radio and it entered the UK singles charts at number 32.