1724day.year
On the Feast of St. John the Baptist, Bach leads the first performance of his Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 7, the third cantata of his chorale cantata cycle.
Johann Sebastian Bach conducts the premiere of his chorale cantata Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam (BWV 7) in Leipzig on the Feast of St. John the Baptist.
In 1724, as part of his ambitious cycle of chorale cantatas, J.S. Bach premiered 'Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam' (BWV 7) on the Feast of St. John the Baptist.
The work is the third cantata drawn from Lutheran chorales, exploring themes of baptism and renewal.
Bach led the performance at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, showcasing his mastery of choral and orchestral forces.
The cantata features festive instrumentation, including horns and timpani, reflecting the celebratory liturgical occasion.
This premiere highlighted Bach's role as Thomaskantor and his innovative approach to church music.
The piece remains a cornerstone of the chorale cantata cycle and a testament to Baroque sacred music.
1724
Feast of St. John the Baptist
Bach
Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam
chorale cantata cycle
1880day.year
First performance of O Canada at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français. The song would later become the national anthem of Canada.
O Canada was performed for the first time at the 1880 Congrès national des Canadiens-Français. The stirring anthem would later be adopted as Canada's national anthem.
On June 24, 1880, the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français in Quebec City witnessed the inaugural performance of 'O Canada'.
Composed by Calixa Lavallée with lyrics by Adolphe-Basile Routhier, the song captured the pride and aspirations of French Canadians.
The premiere featured a choir ensemble accompanied by orchestral arrangements, enchanting the audience with its majestic melody.
Although initially intended for the congress, its popularity quickly spread across the provinces.
In 1980, exactly a century after its debut, 'O Canada' was officially proclaimed as the national anthem of Canada.
Today, the song resonates at national events, sporting matches, and celebrations, symbolizing Canadian unity and heritage.
1880
O Canada
national anthem
1916day.year
Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million-dollar contract.
Mary Pickford made history as the first woman in film to sign a contract worth one million dollars, cementing her status as Hollywood royalty.
On June 24, 1916, Canadian-born actress Mary Pickford negotiated a groundbreaking contract with Famous Players Film Company, valued at one million dollars.
This unprecedented deal made her the highest-paid actress and one of the richest figures in the burgeoning film industry.
Pickford's agreement included profit-sharing provisions, giving her a stake in the box office success of her films.
Known as America's Sweetheart, she leveraged her immense popularity to secure creative and financial control unusual for performers at that time.
Her contract set a new standard for compensation and autonomy in Hollywood, inspiring future generations of actors to seek fairer deals.
Beyond her star persona, Pickford co-founded United Artists in 1919, further shaping the industry's evolution.
1916
Mary Pickford
1949day.year
The first television western, Hopalong Cassidy, starring William Boyd, is aired on NBC.
NBC airs 'Hopalong Cassidy,' the first television western, introducing William Boyd as the iconic cowboy hero.
On June 24, 1949, television history was made as NBC broadcast 'Hopalong Cassidy,' the first live-action western series. Starring William Boyd, the show brought the adventures of the famed silver-screen cowboy to living rooms across America. Its success demonstrated television's potential to adapt popular film heroes for a new medium. 'Hopalong Cassidy' sparked a merchandising boom, with fans buying toy guns, boots, and ranch-themed playsets. The program's popularity paved the way for countless westerns that would dominate TV screens in the 1950s. It also helped establish NBC as a leader in innovative television programming. This pioneering series remains a landmark in both western and television history.
1949
television western
Hopalong Cassidy
William Boyd
NBC