Capote spent all summer planning the ball, inviting a mix of high society and regular folk to the much publicized event. The ball was lavish, with gold candelabras on each table and 450 bottles of Taittinger champagne provided for guests to drink. They were also served scrambled eggs, sausages, biscuits, pastries, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken hash at midnight. This was Capote’s favorite dish from the hotel. It was an extravagant event that laid the blueprint for masquerade balls of the future. 

5. President Andrew Jackson Holds Out of Control Inauguration Party

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When the man known as Old Hickory got the top job in Washington, people were pretty chuffed. President Andrew Jackson got a little excited himself, apparently proclaiming the inauguration an open house. It’s believed around 20,000 boozy revelers showed up at the White House, forcing their way in and almost destroying the place on the hunt for alcohol. Things got so hectic Jackson had to escape through a side window.

The inebriated partygoers were lured out of the White House by the promise of free booze. Jackson had to ask Congress for $50,000 to fix the damage caused by the rioters. 

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6. Alexander the Great Celebrates Conquering Persepolis By Throwing a Party and Burning the City To the Ground

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Some men just want to watch the world burn. Alexander the Great ruled most of the world at one point during history, with one of his greatest victories coming when he conquered the Persian Empire. Having ransacked the city, it was during a victory party that Alexander was said to have been persuaded to torch the city. Thais, the mistress of Alexander’s general Ptolemy, was believed to have suggested burning Persepolis during the festivities. Next minute Alexander had his men set fire to Persepolis and burn it to the ground.