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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published December 22 Throughout History

    Historic Tech Events

    Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Premiered in Vienna

    Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Premiered in Vienna
    1808

    Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, one of his most famous and iconic compositions, premiered at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. Beethoven conducted the orchestra himself, and despite the concert's challenging and lengthy program, it remains a landmark event in classical music history.

    The First Gorilla Born in Captivity Was Born

    The First Gorilla Born in Captivity Was Born
    1956

    The first gorilla born in captivity was named Colo, and she was born on December 22, 1956, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, United States. Colo was a western lowland gorilla and her birth was a significant milestone in efforts to breed and conserve gorillas in captivity. She became a symbol of conservation efforts and lived a long life, passing away at the age of 60 in 2017.

    The US Golf Association Was Formed

    The US Golf Association Was Formed
    1894

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) was formed on December 22, 1894. It was founded in New York City by a group of amateur golfers with the mission of promoting and governing the sport of golf in the United States. The USGA is responsible for organizing various prestigious golf championships, setting the rules of golf, and overseeing course ratings and handicapping systems, among other responsibilities.

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