This Day in British History
Historical trivia, births, deaths, events, kings, queens, and all of the peculiar quirkiness that makes British history so much fun!
27 April, 1749
Handel's 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' 1st performance
The performance at Green Park, London, was a peace celebration following the ending of the war of the Austrian Succession
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