1504CE
Culture
Michelangelo's David Unveiled
Michelangelo's iconic marble statue of David is unveiled in Florence, Italy.
Daily Chronicle
September 8
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1841CE
Birth
Antonín Dvořák Born
Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer who frequently employed elements of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. He is renowned for his Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World,' and made major contributions to chamber and symphonic music.
1966CE
Culture
Star Trek Premieres
The original Star Trek television series, created by Gene Roddenberry, premieres on NBC.
1974CE
Politics
Ford Pardons Nixon
U.S. President Gerald Ford grants a full pardon to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he might have committed.