Italy On This Day

Pope Urban VIII Pontiff whose extravagance led to disgrace The controversial Pope Urban VIII died on this day in 1644 in Rome.  Urban VIII ...

Luigi Musso - racing driver Wealthy Roman who found expectations hard to bear Luigi Musso, who for a period of his life was Italy’s top rac...

Peppino di Capri – singer and songwriter Performer ushered Italy into the rock ‘n roll era Pop legend Peppino di Capri was born Giuseppe Fa...

Francesco Cossiga - Italy's 8th President Political career overshadowed by Moro murder Former Italian President Francesco Cossiga was b...

Alfredo Casella – composer Musician credited with reviving popularity of Vivaldi Pianist and conductor Alfredo Casella , a prolific composer...

Eugene de Blaas - painter Austro-Italian famous for Venetian beauties Eugene de Blaas , a painter whose animated depictions of day-to-day li...

NEW - Zàini - Milan chocolate manufacturer First factory opened in Via Carlo de Cristoforis The Milan chocolate producer Zàini was founded ...