On this day in 1901, the popular marching song “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed live for the very first time — but not at a graduation.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1901, the popular marching song “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed live for the very first time — but not at a graduation.

"Pomp and Circumstance" is performed for the first time - October 19th, 1901

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