Der Freischutz
1821 Carl Maria von Weber's opera "Der Freischutz" ("The Marksman") premieres at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, Germany
- 1944 Farewell concert of conductor Willem Mengelberg in Paris, France
- 1949 "Along Fifth Avenue" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 180 performances
- 1955 "3 for Tonight" closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 85 performances
- 1960 "Destry Rides Again" closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 472 performances
Music History
1967 Closing day of the Monterey International Pop Festival, Southern California, featuring first major US appearances of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Otis Redding
- 1967 Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townsend wage a battle of guitars at the Monetery Pop Festival
Music History
1977 Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten & Paul Cook, beaten by a group of rabble-rousers outside of a London pub
Music History
1982 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Van Morrison and Jackson Browne headline; other performers include: Osibisa, Judie Tzuke, Richie Havens, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Thompson Twins, Climax Blues Band, Talisman, and Incubus
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You
1991 "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" single released by Bryan Adams (Billboard Song of the Year, 1991)