TIL in 1795, as Joseph Haydn conducted the premiere of his 102nd symphony, the audience pressed forward out of their seats to get closer to the famous composer. Moments later, a chandelier crashed to the floor where the seats had emptied, killing no one and giving this piece the name "The Miracle".

http://www.theguardian.com/music/tomserviceblog/2013/dec/09/symphony-guide-haydn-102-miracle

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