jan 1, 1788 - "Auld Lang Syne" (1788) is written by Robert Burns.

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"Auld Lang Syne" (1788) - Written by Robert Burns, this Scottish song became widely popular as a song of farewell, particularly at New Year's Eve.

The poem did not appear in print until shortly after his death in 1796. It was first published in volume five of James Johnson's Scots Musical Museum.

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