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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17 December 2015

Domenico Cimarosa – opera composer

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Musician who developed the model for ‘comic opera’ A prolific composer of operas, Domenico Cimarosa was born on this day in 1749 in Avers...
16 December 2015

Giovanni Agnelli – entrepreneur

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Founder of Fiat had keen eye for a good investment Giovanni Agnelli, the businessman who founded the Fiat car manufacturing company, di...
15 December 2015

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Spaghetti western has steadily gained critical acclaim Clint Eastwood became a star as a result of his role in the film The film, The Good...
14 December 2015

Princess Maria Antonia of Naples and Sicily

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Sad, short life of a Neapolitan princess The youngest daughter of Ferdinand, King of Naples and Sicily, Princess Maria Antonia, was born...
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