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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.
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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.
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📅 Sep 14, 1741
Handel Finishes the Messiah
On September 14, 1741, Handel completed the oratorio Messiah, written in about 24 days and first performed in Dublin.
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📅 Oct 22, 1883
The Metropolitan Opera House Opens
The Metropolitan Opera House opened in New York on October 22, 1883, with a performance of Faust. It became America's leading opera company.
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📅 Oct 4, 1927
Work Begins on Mount Rushmore
On October 4, 1927, Gutzon Borglum began carving the presidential faces at Mount Rushmore.
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📅 Sep 12, 1940
Prehistoric Cave Paintings Are Found at Lascaux
On September 12, 1940, teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave paintings in France, some of the finest prehistoric art known.
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