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Us congress
Us congress meets in Washington D.C for the first time -
Harmonica
The harmonica was invented by Friedrich Buschmann. -
Us constitution
U.S. Constitution goes into effect, having been ratified by nine states -
Washington
Washington is inaugurated as president at Federal Hall in New York City -
Population
The nation's first census shows that the population has climbed to nearly 4 million. -
Native Americans
By the late 1830s the Jackson administration has relocated nearly 50,000 Native Americans. -
J. Brahm
Johannes Brahms was born -
Saxophone
Adolphe Sax patented his first saxophone. -
Harriet
Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery and becomes one of the most effective and celebrated members of the Underground Railroad. -
Opera
In New Orleans, Louisiana, the first opera house was opened -
Amy beach
Amy Beach, the first major American female composer, was born. -
FrANZ Liszt
Franz Liszt died and in Vienna, "Te Deum" by Anton Bruckner was first performed.