History: February 13 (#1)

History: February 13 (#1)
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February 13, 1914 Copyright: In New York City the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members.

Commentary

Commentary

On February 13, in the year 1914: Copyright: In New York City the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members. A copyright is a type of intellec tual property that gives its owner the exclusive legal right to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, usually for a limited time. Why February 13, 1914 matters: Copyright: In New York City the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: February 13, 1914 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Copyright: In New York City the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)