Thespis (opera)

Thespis, the first comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, premiered at the Gaiety Theatre in London.

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When: Tuesday, December 26 1871155 years ago
Category: Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era: 19th century · 1870s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

Dates: From 1871.

Thespis, the first comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, premiered at the Gaiety Theatre in London.

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December 26 1871 — 155 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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