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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11 March 2019

Franco Basaglia - psychiatrist

Work led to closure of mental hospitals by law Franco Basaglia was destined for an academic career until the University of Padua deeme...

26 October 2018

Primo Carnera - boxer

Heavyweight’s career dogged by ‘fix’ rumours Primo Carnera became world heavyweight champion in New York in 1933 The boxer Primo Car...

4 September 2017

Luigi Cadorna – Marshall of Italy

Tough military leader was blamed for losing crucial battle General Luigi Cadorna was Chief of Staff of the Italian Army in the Firs...

5 August 2017

Felice Casson - politician and magistrate

His investigations revealed existence of Operation Gladio Felice Casson identified the bomber behind the Peteano killings Felice C...

10 March 2017

Lorenzo Da Ponte - writer and impresario

Colourful life of Mozart's librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, as depicted in a 19th century engraving by Michele Pekenino The libretti...

18 June 2016

Fabio Capello - leading football manager

Veteran Champions League winner with five Serie A titles Fabio Capello Fabio Capello, one of European club football's most succ...

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