1882CE
Birth
Igor Stravinsky Born
Russian-born composer widely regarded as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century, known for works like The Rite of Spring and The Firebird.
Russian-born composer widely regarded as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century, known for works like The Rite of Spring and The Firebird.
The dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, arrives in New York Harbor aboard the French frigate Isère.
Construction on the Hoover Dam officially begins, initiating one of the largest public works projects in American history.
Five men are arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C., igniting a major political scandal.