20 August 1882 August 20, 2016 Author: Staff Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture is performed for the first time in Moscow, Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward!" Thomas A. Edison — Click here for more from Thomas A. Edison Related posts: 20 August 1882 21 May 1991 21 May 1991 13 September 1882 2 March 1882 27 May 1813 15 August 1939 Categories: History Tags: 20 August 1882