The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performed its first concert.
Goethe's 'Faust' (Part 1) is premiered.
Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th (Chorale) Symphony premiered in Vienna.
The Christmas carol 'Silent Night' composed by Franz Xaver Gruber was first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria.
The pianist Felix Mendelssohn performed for the first time in Berlin at just nine years old.
Beethoven composed his famous short piano piece, 'Für Elise.'
Beethoven's 4th Symphony in B was performed for the first time.
Beethoven performed his first concert 'for his benefit' at Austria's Royal Imperial Court Theatre.
Beethoven performed in person for the first time.
Mozart's last opera, 'The Magic Flute,' premiered in Vienna.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera 'Don Giovanni' premiered in Prague.
The Stoughton Musical Society, the oldest musical society in the US, was formed.
Mozart published the Haydn Quartets in Vienna.
Wolfgang Mozart's opera 'Idomeneo' premiered at the Cuvilliés Theatre in Munich, Germany.
The first music store in America was opened in Philadelphia by Michael Hillegas.
St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach premiered in Leipzig, Germany.
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. John Passion is premiered.
Water Music by George Frideric Handel premiered on the River Thames, London, at the request of King George I.
The world's first opera is premiered.
