On what date did Nirvana record their MTV Unplugged performance in New York?

Nirvana recorded their MTV Unplugged performance in New York on November 18, 1993.

The performance took place at Sony Music Studios in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, for the MTV series MTV Unplugged. Unlike many episodes, Nirvana did not simply perform its biggest hits. The set included covers, lesser-known originals, and songs from the recently released In Utero.

The broadcast aired on December 16, 1993, several months before Kurt Cobain's death. The resulting live album, MTV Unplugged in New York, was released posthumously in November 1994 and became one of Nirvana's most acclaimed releases.

A common mix-up is confusing the recording date with the broadcast or album-release date. The intimate session was filmed in November 1993, while television viewers saw it in December. The performance is also notable for its unusual decoration, including flowers and candles, rather than the conventional stripped-back acoustic presentation.