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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9 February 2025

Procopio Cutò - chef and entrepreneur

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Sicilian who popularised coffee and gelato in 17th century Paris Procopio  Cutò, born in Sicily, founded the most successful  café in Paris ...
5 February 2025

Giovanni Capurro - poet and songwriter

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Neapolitan who wrote the words to ‘O sole mio Giovanni Capurro wrote many songs but made little money from them Giovanni Capurro, a poet and...
31 January 2025

Manuela Di Centa - Olympic skiing champion

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Friulian won five medals at a single Winter Games Manuela Di Centa in action at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway, where she won five medal...
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