Historical Events
Michelangelo's 12 Apostles
Michelangelo undertakes to carve 12 Apostles for the Cathedral of Florence, each four and a quarter braccia high (248.2cm), at the rate of at least one completed statue per year. He produced only one, of St. Matthew, and that remained unfinished.
1503 Highlights
About April 24, 1503
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 521 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
