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Events on Monday 3 August 1778 1
1778La Scala Opera House Opens in MilanOne of the world's most famous opera houses debutsThe Teatro alla Scala opened in Milan with a performance of Antonio Salieri's opera Europa riconosciuta. It was built to replace a theater destroyed by fire and became one of the most prestigious opera venues in the world. It remains a centre of Italian musical life today.