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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13 January 2026

13 January

Marco Pantani - tragic cycling champion Rider from Cesenatico won historic 'double' Marco Pantani, who until Slovenia's Tadej Po...

12 January 2026

12 January

John Singer Sargent - painter Celebrated portraitist had lifelong love for Italy The painter John Singer Sargent, who was hailed as the le...

11 January 2026

11 January

The 1693 Sicily earthquake Devastation that led to architectural rebirth A huge earthquake destroyed or severely damaged scores of towns an...

10 January 2026

10 January

NEW - Victor Emmanuel I - King of Sardinia The first Victor Emmanuel ruled only part of Italy King Victor Emmanuel , who was Duke of Savoy ...

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