30 Historical Events That Happened At The Same Time (That Will Break Your Brain)

10. The Nutcracker Premiere & U.S. Immigration

In the year 1892, Tchaikovksy premiered his infamous ballet, “The Nutcracker,” in St. Petersburg, Russia. What’s neat about this year is that it was the same time that Ellis Island in New York began processing immigrants into the United States. A happy time for all, we say.