Harold in Italy
1834 "Harold in Italy", symphonic work for orchestra and viola by Hector Berlioz, premieres and at the Paris Conservatoire; Chrétien Urhan soloist, with Narcisse Girard conducting
- 1887 Viktor Nessler's opera "Trumpeter of Säckingen" premieres in US at the Metropolitan Opera, NYC
- 1911 Wilhelm Kienzl's opera "Der Kuhreigen" premieres at the Volksoper in Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Johnson's First Recording Session
1936 Legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson's first recording session with producer Don Law at the Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
- 1946 Arthur Kay's musical revue of highlights from Victor Herbert operettas "Gypsy Lady" closes at Century Theater, NYC, after 79 performances
- 1950 Howard Swanson's "Short Symphony" premieres
Fiorello!
1959 Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "Fiorello!", about New York City mayor Fiorello La Guardia, directed by George Abbott, and starring Tom Bosley, opens at Broadhurst Theater, NYC; runs for 796 performances, winning 3 Tony Awards
- 1963 "Tambourines to Glory" closes at Little Theater NYC after 24 performances
- 1964 "Bajour" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 232 performances
- 1964 Beatles release single "I Feel Fine" backed with "She's a Woman"
- 1965 The Beatles film promotional video clips for 5 of their songs at Twickenham Film Studios to provide to television outlets (in lieu of live appearances)
- 1968 Musical revue "Noël Coward's Sweet Potato" closes at Booth Theatre, NYC, after 44 performances
Tea for the Tillerman
1970 A&M and Island Records release British folk-rock singer-songwriter Cat Stevens' fourth studio album "Tea for the Tillerman"; featuring singles "Wild World" and "Father and Son"
Bowie Debuts on US TV
1975 David Bowie makes his US primetime TV debut as a guest on the variety show "Cher"; he performs his current single "Fame", and does two duets with the hostess
Jesus Christ Superstar
1977 Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" opens at Longacre Theater, NYC; runs for 96 performances
- 1992 Frank McGuinness' stage drama "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me" opens at the Booth Theatre, NYC; runs for 232 performances
- 1993 "Angels in America-Perestroika" opens at Walter Kerr NYC for 216 performances
Doggystyle
1993 "Doggystyle," the debut album by Snoop Doggy Dogg, is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1994)
- 2008 Geffen Records releases rock band Guns N" Roses sixth, and to date last, studio album, "Chinese Democracy"; 8 years in production, with costs over $13 million, it is the most expensive rock album ever made
Fela!
2009 "Fela!", based on music and lyrics by Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, opens on Broadway
I Dreamed a Dream
2009 Susan Boyle releases her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” (biggest selling album worldwide 2009, 2010 Billboard Album of the Year)
100m TikTok Followers
2020 Charli D'Amelio becomes the first person to hit 100 million followers on TikTok
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