1508 – 1512★★★★★
Michelangelo paints the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Michelangelo paints the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican, including The Creation of Adam.
Art· Vatican City
Countries / Europe
History of Vatican City
3 notable historical events in Vatican City, in chronological order.
16th century
19th century
- September 20, 1870★★★★★
Capture of Rome
Troops of the Kingdom of Italy enter Rome, ending the Papal States; Rome then becomes the capital of unified Italy.
WarPolitics· Italy, Vatican City
20th century
- October 11, 1962★★★★★
Second Vatican Council opens
Pope John XXIII opens the Second Vatican Council, which brings sweeping reforms to the Catholic Church.
Religion· Vatican City