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Ragtime becomes popular in America
Second edition cover of "Maple Leaf Rag." It is one of the most famous rags. -
Cole Porter, American composer, born
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First film of Lumière
The Lumières held their first private screening of projected motion pictures in 1895.Their first public screening of films at which admission was charged was held on December 28, 1895, at Salon Indien du Grand Café in Paris -
Melody for violin and piano by Arthur Foote is performed for the first time, in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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Birth of Louis Armstrong
He was born in New Orleans and he was a great composer and interpreter of jazz. -
Verdi, the composer of operes, such as “La Traviatta” and “Nabucco” dies
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Enrico Caruso makes his first phonograph recording
He was one of the finest opera singers of his time. -
London Symphony Orchestra, gives its first concert.
Was a famous orchestra that still exists. -
Mozart Festival begins in Salzburg
This festival still takes places nowadays. -
The South American tango gains immense popularity in Europe and the US
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Creation of Blues
Bessie Smith was one of the most famous singers of the early days of blues -
Jazz begins to be popular in the US
