The musical “Dreamgirls” was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
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The first American Chess Congress started in New York.
Beethoven premiered Fidelio in Vienna, Austria, which was his only opera.
A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Phantom of the Opera' was premiered in London with stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
