On This Day: December 16

December 16th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1893: Premiere of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”) in New York City.

2. 1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases debut single “Hey Joe” in the UK.

3. 1974: Mick Taylor announces his departure from The Rolling Stones.

4. 1976: Aerosmith performs at Madison Square Garden during their Rocks tour.

5. 1993: MTV airs Nirvana’s Unplugged performance.