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Beethoven Dies
One of the most famous composers of all time, heavily influenced the early romantic period during the end of the classical era. -
First Railway Opens in America
Baltimore and Ohio railway opens, designed to bring farmers products from the interior of the country to the port of Baltimore for international export. -
Battle of the Alamo
Texan Rebels fight Mexican forces at Alamo, suffer defeat but rallies Texas into a massive insurrection against Mexican oppression. -
Georges Bizet Born
Famous French composer, influenced operate greatly with his famous “Carmen” -
Tchaikovsky Born
One of the most famous Russians of all time, first composer from Russia to internationally have an impact. Most famous for his 1812 Overture. -
Andrew Jackson Dies
Considered first modern American politician, served as president and heavily reformed the national government. -
American Civil War
Southern half of United States secedes and forms Confederacy, Civil War between North and South begin and lasts 4 years. Ends with the defeat of the Confederacy and reunion of seceded states. -
Claude Debussy Born
One of the most influential composers of the era, considered first ever impressionist composers. -
Phonograph Invented
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph, changes the way people listen to music forever -
Reconstruction Ends
In 1877, Union military occupation of the war-torn South ends. Former Confederate states reconcile with North. -
Spanish-American War
American forces overrun Spanish colonies in the pacific and Caribbean in response to the sinking of USS Maine, ending Spanish reign over fledgling empire. -
Scott Joplin writes Maple Leaf Rag
Foundation of the ragtime genre, believed by many to have created the modern phenomenon of pop music.