Michelangelo began his three-year project sculpting the Statue of David.
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The Soviet Union's Luna 2 space probe became the first spacecraft to reach the moon's surface.
The Beatles released their hit single 'Yesterday.'
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
American sitcom 'Soap' became the first show to display the warning 'Viewer discretion advised.'
'Uncle Sam' became the official nickname of the United States.
