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The harmonica was invented by Friedrich Buschmann.
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Great Britain formally acknowledges American independence in the Treaty of Paris, which officially brings the war to a close.
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Monroe's second inauguration.
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Monroe Doctrine: In his annual address to Congress, President Monroe declares that the American continents are henceforth off-limits for further colonization by European powers
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Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation, the first U.S. constitution.
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John Quincy Adams is inaugurated as the sixth president.
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Johannes Brahms was born.
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Jackson's second inauguration.
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Georges Bizet was born. Also in the same year in Scotland, music was published in Braille notation
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The New York Philharmonic Orchestra was founded.
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Johannes Brahms died and Gustav Mahler became director of the Vienna Art Opera.
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Scott Joplin published his Maple Leaf Rag.
Started modern era