Historical Events
Bruckner's 8th Symphony
Anton Bruckner's 8th Symphony premieres at the Vienna Musikverein, with Hans Richter leading the Vienna Philharmonic
The Nutcracker
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" premieres in Saint Petersburg, Russia, now the world's most performed ballet; his final opera "Isolanta" also premieres
Famous Deaths
- Richard Owen, English zoologist (Dinosauria), dies at 88
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights
About December 18, 1892
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
