Italy On This Day

Beppe Severgnini - journalist and author Books observing national mores have been best sellers The author and journalist Giuseppe Severgnini...

Lina Cavalieri – soprano Christmas Day baby became singing star Singer and actress Lina Cavalieri was born Natalina - meaning 'Little C...

Francesco Cirio - canning pioneer Market trader whose name became known worldwide Francesco Cirio, who pioneered the technique of canning fo...

NEW - Michele Novaro - composer Patriot who wrote music for Italian national anthem The composer and singer Michele Novaro, who wrote the ...