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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23 March 2017

Ugo Tognazzi - comic actor

Achieved international fame through La Cage aux Folles Ugo Tognazzi became known for playing suave bon viveurs in Commedia all'Ita...

22 March 2017

Michele Sindona - fraudster and killer

Failed banker ordered murder of investigating lawyer Michele Sindona - banker whose empire collapsed after failure of Franklin Nationa...

21 March 2017

Alberto Marvelli - Rimini's Good Samaritan

Heroic deeds helped victims of bombing raids Alberto Marvelli devoted his life to serving his community Alberto Marvelli, who came t...

20 March 2017

Fulco di Verdura - jeweller

Exclusive brand favoured by stars and royalty Fulco di Verdura, pictured in around 1939 at the time of launching the Verdura business ...

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