Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label 1894. Show all posts

Showing posts with label 1894. Show all posts

17 December 2019

Leopoldo Eleuteri - flying ace

World War I pilot claimed eight aerial victories Leopoldo Eleuteri in his pilot's uniform First World War pilot Leopoldo Eleuteri...

2 April 2019

Achille Vianelli - painter and printmaker

A painting by Achille Vianelli of the coastline at Posillipo. Vianelli was a member of the Posillipo School. Artist from Liguria who c...

4 May 2017

Anthony Martin Sinatra - father of Frank

Sicilian who became a professional boxer in New York Anthony Sinatra had 30 fights as a professional boxer Saverio Antonino Martino ...

22 January 2017

Carlo Orelli – soldier

The last trench infantryman Carlo Orelli with President Ciampi, at the awards ceremony on his 109th birthday Carlo Orelli, the last...

13 November 2016

Agostina Livia Pietrantoni - Saint

Tragic sister’s simple virtue stopped the traffic in the capital Sister Agostina Livia Pietrantoni was murdered by a patient Nun Ag...

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