(Wednesday, May 30, 1883, Memorial Day, a few minutes after 4 p.m.) — 12 people were trampled to death today in a stampede sparked by a rumor that the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened six days before, was in danger of collapsing.

Video: 'Tchaikovsky's famous 1812 Overture'

(Sunday, August 20, 1882) — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, written in 1880 to commemorate Russia’s defense of their fatherland against Napoleon’s invading Grande Armée in 1812, premiered today in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.

The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale.

Video: 'The Hatfields and McCoys - A Documentary' (Ellison Hatfield attacked at 2:15)

(Monday, August 7, 1882) — The famous feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky erupted into full-scale violence today when when Ellison Hatfield, brother of William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, was fatally wounded by three of Roseanna McCoy’s young brothers (Tolbert, Pharmer and Bud) during an election day fight that took place in Kentucky.