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📅 Sep 13, 1501
Michelangelo Begins Work on the David
On September 13, 1501, Michelangelo began work on the David, carving a marble block others had abandoned since 1464.
⛳Italy
📖Culture
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📅 Sep 8, 1504
Michelangelo's David Is Unveiled in Florence
On September 8, 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled in Florence, a 5-metre marble figure that became a symbol of the republic.
⛳Italy
📖Culture
🔖Art
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📅 Sep 12, 1943
German Commandos Rescue Benito Mussolini
On September 12, 1943, German commandos rescued Mussolini from house arrest on the Gran Sasso in central Italy.
⛳Italy
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📅 Sep 10, 1960
Abebe Bikila Wins the Rome Marathon Barefoot
On September 10, 1960, Abebe Bikila won the Rome Olympic marathon barefoot, the first sub-Saharan African Olympic champion.
⛳Italy
📖Sports
🔖Olympic Games
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📅 Sep 19, 1991
Hikers Find Otzi the Iceman in the Alps
On September 19, 1991, hikers found Otzi the Iceman in the Otztal Alps, a natural mummy about 5,300 years old.
⛳Italy
📖Exploration