March 6 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

March

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2 events recorded

What Happened on March 6?

From 1475 to 1899, March 6 has witnessed pivotal moments across 2 different categories of history.

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Events on March 6

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Michelangelo Born

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was born in Caprese, Republic of Florence. He would create some of history's greatest works of art, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David.

Science & Medicine

Aspirin Patented by Bayer

German pharmaceutical company Bayer patented Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), a drug that would become the world's most widely used medicine, with over 100 billion tablets consumed annually.