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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 8, 1900
The Galveston Hurricane Devastates Texas
On September 8, 1900, a hurricane hit Galveston, Texas, killing up to 12,000 people in the deadliest natural disaster in US history.
🔖Disasters 🔖Floods 🔖Hurricanes 🔖Natural Disasters
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📅 Sep 8, 1951
Forty-Eight Nations Sign the Treaty of San Francisco with Japan
On September 8, 1951, 48 nations signed a peace treaty with Japan at San Francisco; China was not invited and rejected its validity.
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📅 Sep 8, 1966
Star Trek Premieres on NBC
On September 8, 1966, Star Trek premiered on NBC; cancelled after three seasons, it grew into one of TV's biggest franchises.
📖Culture
🔖Space Exploration 🔖Television
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📅 Sep 8, 1974
President Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for any crimes committed during his presidency.