The Daily Birthday History

December 16: From Beethoven to the Boston Tea Party


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On this day in history, December 16th, we explore a diverse collection of events. In 1773, American colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians protested the Tea Act by dumping tea into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party. We'll also look back to 1707, the date of Mount Fuji's most recent eruption. And, we'll celebrate the birthday of one of the world's most famous composers, Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born on this day in 1770.

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