This Day In Pop/Rock Music History Nov 12, 1988, U2 starts a six-week run at #1 on the US album chart with their sixth studio album 'Rattle And Hum,' which goes on to sell over 14 million copies.
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 12, 1902: Enrico Caruso records “Vesti la giubba” from Leoncavallo's opera, “I Pagliacci,” and it becomes the first record to sell a million copies. (Caruso was an incorrigible practical joker, even on stage. When singing the aria ‘Your tiny hand is frozen' to Melba, he slipped a hot sausage into her hand.)
Ted left an interesting little Easter egg in his post today about the trapeze act, and I had to spend a couple of minutes Googling to follow up on it.
Jules Léotard is known for a couple of other related items: the leotard, and is thought to be the inspiration for the song, The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze.
Interestingly, he died at a young age (28, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum; 32, according to Wikipedia), but not from an accident, but rather from an infectious disease, possibly smallpox.
This Day in World History Nov 13, 1862: Lewis Carroll begins writing “Alice In Wonderland,” noting in his diary, “Began writing the fairy-tale of Alice–I hope to finish it by Christmas.”
This Day In Pop/Rock Music History Nov 13, 1982: Men At Work started a 15-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with their debut album 'Business As Usual', which went on to sell over five million copies in the US.
This Day In Pop/Rock Music History Nov 14, 1987: George Michael is at #1 on the UK album chart with his debut solo album 'Faith,' which goes on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1989.
This Day in World History Nov 15, 1805: Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River, one year, six months, and one day after leaving St. Louis, Missouri.
This Day In Jazz Music History Nov 15, 2015, Miles Davis is voted “Greatest Jazz Artist of All Time,” by listeners of UK stations BBC Radio and Jazz FM.
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 15, 1738: Birth of German astronomer, oboist and composer Sir William Herschel in Hanover. In 1781 he would discover Uranus (I know what you’re thinking).
This Day in World History Nov 16, 1902: The Teddy Bear is created, after a political cartoon appears in the Washington Star depicting President Teddy Roosevelt refusing to kill a captive bear tied up for him to shoot, during a hunting trip to Mississippi.
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 17, 1891: Paderewski makes his USA debut at Carnegie Hall, playing Saint-Saens’ 4th Piano Concerto with the NY Symphony Society Orchestra, which would, 1 year later, take the name New York Philharmonic.
Poland, Scott Nr 2727 (1986) USA, Scott Nr 1160 (1960)
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 18, 1899 Birthday of Hungarian-born American, Eugene Ormandy, long-time conductor (1936-1980) of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
USA, Scott Nr 3161 (1997)
My first exposure, as a wee lad, to Tchaikovsky and to Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphians.
This Day in World History Nov 19, 2001: The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is formed, and later declares Nov 19 World Toilet Day, which becomes an official United Nations day in 2013.
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 19, 1957: Leonard Bernstein becomes the 1st American-born and educated conductor to head a major American orchestra, when he is named Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.
This Day in World History Nov 21, 2001: Voltaire (born Francois-Marie Arouet), French philosopher, historian, poet, dramatist, and novelist, is born. France, Scott Nr B239 (1949)
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 21, 1937: Dmitri Shostakovich's 5th Symphony premieres in Lenningrad. The ovation it receives lasts over an hour.
This Day in World History Nov 23, 1889: The 1st “nickel-in-the-slot player” is installed inside the Palais Royale, in San Francisco. The machine would later come to be called a jukebox.
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 23, 1903: American debut of Enrico Caruso at the NY Metropolitan Opera, in Rigoletto. His performance is so successful that he remains with the Met for the rest of his career.
This Day In Classical Music History Nov 24, 1963: CBS Television airs a memorial concert to slain president John F. Kennedy; Leonard Bernstein conducts NY Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2
Stamps of USA (2017), Togo (2011), and Hungary (2018)
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Nov 12, 1988, U2 starts a six-week run at #1 on the US album chart with their sixth studio album 'Rattle And Hum,' which goes on to sell over 14 million copies.
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Nov 12, 1902: Enrico Caruso records “Vesti la giubba” from Leoncavallo's opera, “I Pagliacci,” and it becomes the first record to sell a million copies. (Caruso was an incorrigible practical joker, even on stage. When singing the aria ‘Your tiny hand is frozen' to Melba, he slipped a hot sausage into her hand.)
Italy, Scott Nr 1137 (1973)
Jules Léotard is known for a couple of other related items: the leotard, and is thought to be the inspiration for the song, The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze.
Interestingly, he died at a young age (28, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum; 32, according to Wikipedia), but not from an accident, but rather from an infectious disease, possibly smallpox.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/j/jules-leotard/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Léotard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daring_Young_Man_on_the_Flying_Trapeze
https://www.hipstamp.com/store/the-philatarium
Nov 13, 1862: Lewis Carroll begins writing “Alice In Wonderland,” noting in his diary, “Began writing the fairy-tale of Alice–I hope to finish it by Christmas.”
Great Britain, Scott Nr 3344-53 (2015)
Nov 13, 1982: Men At Work started a 15-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with their debut album 'Business As Usual', which went on to sell over five million copies in the US.
Australia, Scott Nr 3825 (2013)
Nov 13, 1893: First performance of “Karelia Suite,” by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Finland, Scott Nr 249 (1945)
Nov 14, 1501: Arthur Tudor of England, elder brother of the future Henry VIII, marries Catherine of Aragon.
Great Britain, Scott Nr 1724 (1997)
Nov 14, 1987: George Michael is at #1 on the UK album chart with his debut solo album 'Faith,' which goes on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1989.
Guinea-Bissau - George Michael (2017)
Nov 14, 1805: Birth of German composer Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, sister of Felix.
Germany, Scott Nr 1493A (1986)
Nov 15, 1805: Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River, one year, six months, and one day after leaving St. Louis, Missouri.
USA Postal Card, Scott Nr UX91 (1991)
Nov 15, 2015, Miles Davis is voted “Greatest Jazz Artist of All Time,” by listeners of UK stations BBC Radio and Jazz FM.
USA, Scott Nr 4693a (2012)
Nov 15, 1738: Birth of German astronomer, oboist and composer Sir William Herschel in Hanover. In 1781 he would discover Uranus (I know what you’re thinking).
Great Britain, Scott Nr 616 (1970)
Nov 16, 1902: The Teddy Bear is created, after a political cartoon appears in the Washington Star depicting President Teddy Roosevelt refusing to kill a captive bear tied up for him to shoot, during a hunting trip to Mississippi.
USA, Scott Nr 3653-56 (2002)
Nov 17, 1558: Queen Elizabeth I of England makes her debut.
Great Britain, Scott #569 (1968)
Nov 17, 1891: Paderewski makes his USA debut at Carnegie Hall, playing Saint-Saens’ 4th Piano Concerto with the NY Symphony Society Orchestra, which would, 1 year later, take the name New York Philharmonic.
Poland, Scott Nr 2727 (1986)
USA, Scott Nr 1160 (1960)
Nov 18, 1928: A star is born. Mickey Mouse is introduced to the world, in the animated film, “Steamboat Willie.”
USA, Scott Nr 4025 (2006)
Nov 18, 1899 Birthday of Hungarian-born American, Eugene Ormandy, long-time conductor (1936-1980) of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
USA, Scott Nr 3161 (1997)
My first exposure, as a wee lad, to Tchaikovsky and to Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphians.
Nov 19, 2001: The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is formed, and later declares Nov 19 World Toilet Day, which becomes an official United Nations day in 2013.
San Marino - World Toilet Day (2015)
Nov 19, 1957: Leonard Bernstein becomes the 1st American-born and educated conductor to head a major American orchestra, when he is named Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.
Austria, Bernstein’s 100th Birthday (2018)
11/20/1947: Princess Elizabeth marries Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Canada, Scott Nr 315 (1947)
Nov 20, 1889: Premiere of Mahler's Symphony #1, in Budapest, with Mahler conducting.
Israel, Scott Nr 1274 (1996)
Nov 21, 2001: Voltaire (born Francois-Marie Arouet), French philosopher, historian, poet, dramatist, and novelist, is born.
France, Scott Nr B239 (1949)
Nov 21, 1937: Dmitri Shostakovich's 5th Symphony premieres in Lenningrad. The ovation it receives lasts over an hour.
Russia, Scott Nr 6369 (1997)
Nov 22, 1935: Pan Am inaugurates the first transpacific airmail service from San Francisco to Manila.
USA, Scott Nr C20 (1935)
Nov 22, 1931 First performance of Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite. Paul Whiteman Orchestra in Chicago.
USA, Scott Nr 3163 (1997)
Nov 23, 1889: The 1st “nickel-in-the-slot player” is installed inside the Palais Royale, in San Francisco. The machine would later come to be called a jukebox.
USA, Scott Nr 1312 (1996)
Nov 23, 1903: American debut of Enrico Caruso at the NY Metropolitan Opera, in Rigoletto. His performance is so successful that he remains with the Met for the rest of his career.
Argentina, Scott Nr 2058 (1999)
This Day in World History
Nov 24, 1905: The first gallery devoted to photography as fine art opens in New York City.
USA, Scott Nr 3649 (2001)
Nov 24, 1963: CBS Television airs a memorial concert to slain president John F. Kennedy; Leonard Bernstein conducts NY Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2
Stamps of USA (2017), Togo (2011), and Hungary (2018)