TODAY IN MUSIC

ON THIS DAY, 24TH DECEMBER. 

• 1818 Christmas carol "Silent Night" composed by Franz Xaver Gruber is first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria. 

• 1871 Giusseppi Verdi's "Aida" opera premieres in Cairo

• 1906 Reginald A Fessenden became 1st to broadcast music over radio (Mass)

• 1951 1st televised opera (Amahl & Night Visitor)

• 1966 "Joyful Noise" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 12 performances