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Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn is considered the “Father of the Symphony”, but he also deserved the title of “Father of the String Quartet”. His contributions to this genre are equally transcendental. Haydn elevated the string quartet from a simple form of chamber entertainment to a profound and complex artistic expression. -
Giovanni Viotti was born.
Giovanni Viotti was an Italian composer and violinist. -
Ludwig van Beethoven was born.
Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770 in Bonn, Germany. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest composers of the Western European music tradition. -
Presidential election of George Washington
In a first presidential election, George Washington was unanimously elected president of the United States. With 69 electoral votes, Washington won the support of every participating elector. No other president since has taken office with a universal leadership mandate. -
Bill of Rights
It establishes limits on the powers of the sovereign and establishes the rights of Parliament and the rules for freedom of expression in Parliament, the requirement of periodic elections to Parliament and the right to petition before the monarch, without fear of reprisals.