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Showing posts with label 1947. Show all posts

Showing posts with label 1947. Show all posts

3 December 2017

Mario Borghezio – controversial politician

Lega Nord MEP renowned for extremist views Mario Borghezio is a controversial figure in Italian politics Mario Borghezio, one of It...

1 May 2017

The Portella della Ginestra Massacre

Conspiracy theories behind murder of peasants The bandit Salvatore Giuliano was blamed for the atrocity Sicily and the whole of It...

24 January 2017

Giorgio Chinaglia - footballer

Centre-forward from Carrara became a star on two continents Giorgio Chinaglia, wearing the blue shirt of Lazio. embroidered with the...

20 December 2016

Gigliola Cinquetti - singer and TV presenter

Eurovision win at 16 launched successful career Gigliola Cinquetti was only 16 when she won Eurovision in 1964 Gigliola Cinquetti, w...

22 November 2016

Nevio Scala - footballer and coach

Led Parma to success in golden era of 1990s Nevio Scala led Parma to unprecedented success after taking charge in 1989 Nevio Scala, ...

28 December 2015

Death of Victor Emmanuel III

King loses his life after just 18 months in exile Victor Emmanuel III , Italy’s longest reigning King, died on this day in 1947. ...

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