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1899 - September 18 – Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag is registered for copyright as ragtime music enjoys mainstream popularity in the United States.

The registration of Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" for copyright in 1899 marked a significant moment in the history of music. Ragtime, a genre characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lively melodies, was becoming increasingly popular across the United States at the turn of the 20th century.

Scott Joplin, often referred to as the "King of Ragtime," was a composer and pianist whose contributions to ragtime music are highly regarded. The "Maple Leaf Rag" is one of his most famous compositions and is considered a classic of the genre. Its catchy melodies and intricate rhythms captured the spirit of the time and helped propel ragtime into the mainstream.

The success of the "Maple Leaf Rag" and other ragtime compositions not only brought Joplin fame but also helped establish ragtime as a lasting and influential genre in American music.

September 18, 1899

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