What Happened on April 13, 1742

Hallelujah! Music That Moved a King

Historical Events

Messiah

George Frideric Handel's oratorio "Messiah" performed for the 1st time at New Music Hall in Dublin

Famous Deaths

  • Giovanni Veneziano, Italian composer, dies at 59

About April 13, 1742

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 282 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries