George Frideric Handel

Historical eventFebruary 251705

George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel's opera Nero premiered in Hamburg.

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When
Wednesday, February 25 1705321 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
18th century · 1700s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1705.

What happened

George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concerti.

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When did George Frideric Handel happen?

February 25 1705 — 321 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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