Today in History — April 12
1954
12 April 1954 USA "Rock Around the Clock"
On April 12, 1954, the landscape of American music was forever changed with the release of \"Rock Around the Clock\" by Bill Haley & His Comets. This iconic rock and roll anthem marked a pivotal…
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Austrian composer widely regarded as among the greatest musical geniuses of all time. Despite his short life of 35 years, he composed over 600 works that remain cornerstones of classical music.
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