March 6th - Historical Events Including Art, War and More!
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
1475 Artist Michelangelo is Born | On this day in 1475, the Italian Renaissance polymath, Michelangelo Buonarroti, was born in Caprese, Republic of Florence. Michelangelo's contributions to art, including masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David, profoundly influenced Western art and culture. | |
| 1836 The Battle of the Alamo Ends | In San Antonio, Texas, after a thirteen-day siege, Mexican forces under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna stormed the Alamo Mission, resulting in the deaths of nearly all defenders, including famous figures like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. | |
| German chemist Felix Hoffmann patents acetylsalicylic acid, better known as aspirin, a widely used medication for pain relief, fever reduction, and anti-inflammatory purposes. | |
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