1871Royal Albert Hall Inaugurated

Royal Albert Hall opens in London.
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🎭 Handel's Opera 'Rinaldo' Premieres in London

Rinaldo, Handel's first opera for the London stage, premiered
Handel's Opera 'Rinaldo' Premieres in London (1711)
OperaMusicBaroqueHandelTheatrePerformance Arts
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🎼 Handel Composes 'Zadok the Priest' for British Coronation

Zadok the Priest is composed by Handel for the coronation of George II of Great Britain. It has been performed at every subsequent British coronation.
Handel Composes 'Zadok the Priest' for British Coronation (1727)
MusicClassical MusicBaroque PeriodCoronationHandel
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🎭 Royal Coburg Theatre Opens in London

The Old Vic is established (under the name of the Royal Coburg).
Royal Coburg Theatre Opens in London (1818)
TheatrePerformance ArtsEntertainment
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🎨 Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood Founded

⚰️ Death of Prince Albert, Consort to Queen Victoria

Death of Prince Albert, Consort to Queen Victoria (1861)
MonarchyDeathQueen Victoria
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🎭 Royal Albert Hall Inaugurated

Royal Albert Hall opens in London.
Royal Albert Hall Inaugurated (1871)
ArchitecturePerforming ArtsMusicQueen Victoria
United KingdomUnited Kingdom