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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25 December 2016

Lina Cavalieri – soprano

Christmas Day baby became singing beauty Lina Cavalieri was described as 'the world's most beautiful woman' Singer and a...

24 December 2016

Francesco Cirio - canning pioneer

Market trader whose name became known worldwide Francesco Cirio Francesco Cirio, who pioneered the technique of canning food products...

23 December 2016

Michele Alboreto - racing driver

Last Italian to go close to Formula One title Michele Alboreto is the last Italian to win a Grand Prix in a Ferrari No Italian moto...

22 December 2016

Giacomo Manzù – sculptor

Shoemaker’s son who became internationally acclaimed sculptor Giacomo Manzù, pictured in 1966 at his studio in Ardea, near Rome Scu...

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