7 December 1842 Posted on December 7, 2020 by Staff First concert of the New York Philharmonic, founded by Ureli Corelli Hill. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate." Nathaniel Hawthorne — Click here for more from Nathaniel Hawthorne Related posts: 28 March 1842 26 November 1842 29 August 1842 5 December 1848 24 December 1955 29 December 1170 18 December 2010 13 December 1937 3 February 1534 3 April 2016