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 1917. Show all posts

Showing posts with label 1917. Show all posts

3 December 2019

Carlo Oriani - cyclist and soldier

Giro winner died in World War One Carlo Oriani won the 1913 Giro d'Italia cycle race despite not winning a stage The champion cyc...

7 May 2018

Domenico Bartolucci – composer

Talented musician served under six popes Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, director of the Sistine Chapel Ch...

29 December 2017

Luigi Olivari – flying ace

First World War pilot claimed 19 victories Luigi Olivari was only 25 when he was killed in a crash near Udine Lieutenant Luigi ...

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