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John Cage
John Milton Cage Jr, artistically John Cage, was an American composer, music theorist, artist and philosopher. A pioneer of aleatoric music, electronic music and the non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde. -
Beggining of the 20th century
People think that the 20th century began in 1917 with the October Revolution, which took place in November. -
The discovery of Penicillin
Penicillin is a type of antibiotic of the beta-lactam group. It is used in the treatment of infections caused by sustainable bacteria.
There were many eras and cultures that, through observation, came to utilize the bactericidal properties of molds. However, the attribution of the discovery has been given to Fleming, as he is a famous example of the scientific method. -
Solitude by Duke Ellington
Ellington is an essential and fundamental figure in the history of jazz. Although his style is predominantly jazz, Ellington brings symphonic elements to his orchestra, fusing swing instruments with classical instruments.
He published Solitude, and it was his most important work. -
Beginning of the Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War began on July 17, 1936, when Generals Emilio Mola and Francisco Franco launched an uprising to overthrow the democratically elected Republic. -
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Spanish Civil War
The Spanish civil war was a warlike conflict that would later have repercussions in an economic crisis that was triggered in Spain after the partial failure of the coup d'état of the 17th and 18th. -
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First traveling to the Moon
Apollo 11 was the space mission whose objective was to take man to the lunar soil. It was manned by the United States, after a long competition with Russia to reach this milestone, which was called the Space Race.
The commander of the mission was astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, the first human being to set foot on the moon. Armstrong, the first human being to set foot on the moon. Buzz Aldrin was the second key figure in reaching the goal on July 20, 1969. -
End of the 20th century
The 20th century would have ended in 1991 with the dissolution of the USSR.