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| Both are finishing dates related to the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel |
| There was a parade on both days for Michelangelo |
| It was Michaelangel's birthday |
| Both days honor his museum paintings |
Your answer was: Both are finishing dates related to the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. |
Answer: Both are finishing dates related to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. On October 31st, 1512 Michelangelo finished painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. On October 31st, 1989 the 20th-century cleaning of the Sistine Chapel was completed. The is an additional related October 31st date. In 1541 Michangelo finished the Late Judgement, exactly 29 years to the day he finished the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. There is some skepticism about these dates. When digging around the internet I did find other dates and the answer given is relying on the source referenced. If anyone can find a more definitive source please let us know. Meanwhile, impress all of your friends that you, being the reader of the VPS website daily question even have an idea of such trivia! It makes a good story ... 
2 Stamps From The 1994 Restoration Of The Sistine Chapel Series Scott 944 & 955( 1994) Reference Robin Richmond, "Chronology" Michelangelo And The Creation Of The Sistine Chapel New York: Crescent Books copyright 1992 page 154 |
