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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21 February 2020

Raimondo Montecuccoli – military commander

Brilliant tactician who outwitted his opponents Raimondo Montecuccoli, depicted in this 1650 engraving, was a renowned military strate...

20 February 2020

20 February

Ferruccio Lamborghini - car maker Tractor manufacturer inspired by Enzo Ferrari's 'insult' Fans on one side of a great ri...

19 February 2020

19 February

NEW - Domenico Grimani - cardinal and art collector Owned works by Da Vinci, Titian and Raphael among others The Venetian cardinal ...

Domenico Grimani - cardinal and art collector

Owned works by Da Vinci, Titian and Raphael among others Lorenzo Lotto's portrait of Cardinal Domenico Grimani, painted in the 16th...

18 February 2020

18 February

Roberto Baggio - football icon Azzurri star regarded as Italy's greatest player The footballer Roberto Baggio, regarded by fans ...

17 February 2020

17 February

Raffaele ‘Raf’ Vallone – actor Movie star who had four careers Raffaele Vallone, the stage and screen actor who was born on this day ...

16 February 2020

16 February

NEW - Angelo Peruzzi - footballer Italy international who was twice world's costliest goalkeeper The footballer Angelo Peruzzi,...

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