1738day.year
Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, receives its premiere performance in London, England.
Handel's Italian opera Serse receives its London premiere.
On April 15, 1738, George Frideric Handel's Italian opera Serse premiered at the King's Theatre in London.
The work is best known for the aria 'Ombra mai fu,' dedicated to a plane tree.
Its blend of serious and comic elements broke operatic conventions of the time.
Despite initial mixed reactions, the opera has endured as a Baroque masterpiece.
Serse's premiere marked a significant moment in London's musical history.
1738
Serse
Italian opera
George Frideric Handel
1755day.year
Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language is published in London.
Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language is published in London.
On April 15, 1755, Samuel Johnson published A Dictionary of the English Language in London.
The monumental work contained over 40,000 entries with illustrative quotations.
Johnson worked on the dictionary alone, completing it in eight years.
It set new standards for lexicography and English usage.
For over a century, it remained the most influential English dictionary.
1755
Samuel Johnson
A Dictionary of the English Language
2019day.year
The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris in France is seriously damaged by a large fire.
A massive fire engulfed Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019, causing severe damage to the historic landmark.
On the evening of April 15, 2019, a catastrophic blaze broke out beneath the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of Europe's most celebrated medieval landmarks. Flames and thick smoke consumed the wooden framework, including the iconic spire, which collapsed in a dramatic moment captured worldwide. Firefighters battled the inferno for over 12 hours, ultimately saving the main structure and priceless relics. The cathedral's vault remained largely intact, but extensive damage to the roof and interior prompted an outpouring of grief and solidarity. French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild Notre-Dame within five years, spurring global fundraising efforts. The restoration project has become a symbol of cultural heritage preservation and national resilience.
2019
Notre-Dame de Paris
a large fire