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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3 February 2026

Renzo De Vecchi - footballer

Record-holder since 1910 as youngest to play for Italy Renzo De Vecchi in the red and black of AC Milan Renzo De Vecchi, a defender whose re...

2 February 2026

2 February

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - composer Prolific writer had huge influence on the development of religious music The composer Giovanni P...

1 February 2026

1 February

Corradino D'Ascanio - engineer Aeronautical genius famed for helicopters and the Vespa scooter Corradino D'Ascanio, the aeronautica...

31 January 2026

31 January

Bernardo Provenzano - Mafia boss Head of Corleonesi clan dodged police for 43 years Bernardo Provenzano, a Mafia boss who managed to evade ...

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