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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12 November 2016

Silvio Berlusconi resigns as PM

Financial crisis brings down 'untouchable' premier A large crowd assembled outside the Palazzo Quirinale to celebrate Berlus...

11 November 2016

Luca Zingaretti - actor

Found fame as TV detective Inspector Montalbano Luca Zingaretti: famous for his portrayal of the Sicily detective Inspector Montalbano...

10 November 2016

Ennio Morricone - film music maestro

Composer who scored some of cinema's greatest soundtracks Ennio Morricone, pictured in 2012 Ennio Morricone, who composed some of...

9 November 2016

Niccolò III d’Este – Marquis of Ferrara

Soldier who built up the importance of Ferrara Niccolò III d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara The military leader - condottiero in Itali...

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