On This Day in History
Gershwin's An American in Paris premieres
1928George Gershwin's jazz-influenced orchestral piece An American in Paris premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York. (An American in Paris)
Also on this day
- 2013 Beyoncé releases a surprise fifth album — Beyoncé released her fifth studio album with no prior announcement or promotion; it sold 2.3 million copies before the end of the year.
- 1769 Dartmouth College is chartered — Dartmouth College was established by royal charter in present-day Hanover, New Hampshire.
- 1577 Francis Drake sets sail around the world — Francis Drake set sail from Plymouth, England, on his voyage around the world.