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The Opera That Triggered a Riot in 1830s NYC

In 1839, New York City erupted into chaos during a performance of "The Lady of the Camellias" when opera lovers clashed over rival preferences for Italian and French operatic stars. The tensions escalated into the Astor Place Riot, leaving over 20 people dead and ushering in a new era of cultural rivalry in America.
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