1914day.year
Copyright: In New York City the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) was founded on February 13, 1914, to safeguard musicians’ and writers’ performance rights.
Concerned by unauthorized performances of their work in theaters and clubs, composer Victor Herbert and his colleagues established ASCAP in New York City. The organization introduced a licensing system to collect royalties on public performances, ensuring creators received fair compensation. ASCAP negotiated with venues, broadcasters and publishers, setting precedents for performance rights enforcement. Its success inspired similar societies around the world and shaped the global music industry’s economic model. Over time, ASCAP expanded its membership to include songwriters, lyricists and music publishers across genres.
1914
Copyright
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
1955day.year
Israel obtains four of the seven Dead Sea Scrolls.
Israel acquired four of the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls, priceless ancient Jewish manuscripts dating back to the Second Temple period.
In 1955, the state of Israel secured the purchase of four of the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Hebrew manuscripts discovered near Qumran.
The scrolls, dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE, include portions of biblical texts and sectarian writings.
Scholars Eleazar Sukenik and Yigael Yadin played key roles in negotiating their acquisition.
These manuscripts provided unprecedented insights into the textual history of the Hebrew Bible.
Following their arrival, the scrolls were housed at the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem.
Their study revolutionized biblical scholarship and deepened understanding of Jewish history and early Christianity.
1955
Israel
Dead Sea Scrolls
1967day.year
American researchers discover the Madrid Codices by Leonardo da Vinci in the National Library of Spain.
In 1967, American scholars rediscovered Leonardo da Vinci's Madrid Codices in the National Library of Spain.
On February 13, 1967, American researchers in the Biblioteca Nacional de España uncovered two volumes of Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, later known as the Madrid Codices. Written in da Vinci's characteristic mirror script, the codices contain intricate studies of mechanics, geometry, and engineering. These manuscripts had been overlooked for centuries and their rediscovery shed new light on the Renaissance master's scientific pursuits. Scholars gained valuable insights into da Vinci's inventive processes and design thinking. The publication of facsimiles and translations has since made these technical treatises accessible to a global audience.
1967
Madrid Codices
Leonardo da Vinci
National Library of Spain