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4 mins Probably the most famous classical music associated with fireworks, George Frideric Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks was first performed in London's Green Park on this day in 1749. To celebrate (if you don't have any fireworks, that is), hear the most famous bits online, as performed by the Academy of Ancient Music.
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42.04°N, 88.28°W
Sunrise: 04:53
Sunset: 18:47
Moon Phase: waning gibbous
Weather: moderate rain, 23°C max, 15°C min
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