In 1504, in Florence for the first time Michelangelo's statue of David is discovered.
In 1841 Czech composer Antonin Dvořak is born.
In 1949 German composer Richard Strauss dies.
In 1966, the U.S. television network NBC premieres the first part of the series Star Trek.
In 1991, the Macedonians in a referendum vote for an independent and sovereign Republic of Macedonia, and thus became the third republic in the former Yugoslavia to opt for independence.
In 2003 German film director and photographer, Leni Riefenstahl dies.
MUSIC HISTORY
1957 - Jackie Wilson records 'Reet Petite', but only became a No.1 hit 29 years later.
1971 - The Tams are at the top of the British singles chart with 'Hey Girl Don't Bother Me'.
1973 - Marvin Gaye is No.1 on the American charts with his song 'Let's Get It On'.
1984 - Stevie Wonder takes the top spot on the British charts with 'I Just Called To Say I Love You'.
1990 - Jon Bon Jovi is in the top spot on the American singles chart with 'Blaze Of Glory'.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1932 - Patsy Cline, country singer (1961 'Crazy').
1945 - Kelly Groucutt, singer in Electric Light Orchestra (1979 'Don't Bring Me Down').
1955 - Benjamin Orrbass, singer in The Cars (1985 'Drive').
1979 – Pink, her real name is Alicia Moore (2001 'Get The Party Started').