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Close up of Umberto I. By Fratelli Vianelli - Self-scanned, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5598431

On This Day in History: The First Attempt to Assassinate King Umberto I

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 17 November 1878, Italy’s King Umberto I narrowly survived the first attempt on his life during a visit to Naples.

On this day in history: composer Vincenzo Bellini born

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 3rd November 1801, Vincenzo Bellini, one of Italy’s most celebrated opera composers, was born in Catania, Sicily. Known for his long, flowing melodic lines and expressive style, Bellini played a significant role in the development of Italian opera during the early 19th century, influencing generations of composers.

Arnoldo Mondadori Credit: Archivo di Mondadori

On this day in history: publisher Arnoldo Mondadori born

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 2nd November 1889, in Poggio Rusco, a small town in Lombardy, Arnoldo Mondadori grew up in modest surroundings. Despite limited education, his entrepreneurial spirit and vision led him to found what would become one of Italy’s largest publishing houses.

Bud Spencer, in one of his Spaghertti Western roles

On this day in history: actor Bud Spencer born

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today marks the birthday of the beloved Italian actor Bud Spencer, born Carlo Pedersoli on 31st October 1929 in Naples. Known for his towering presence, comic timing, and memorable brawls on-screen, Spencer became an iconic figure in cinema, particularly in the Spaghetti Western and action-comedy genres.

Fabiola Gianotti at CERN. Credit: Claudia Marcelloni

On this day in history: physicist Fabiola Gianotti born

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fabiola Gianotti, an Italian particle physicist and the first woman to lead CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research was born on 29th October 1960.

On this day in history: Enrico Mattei dies in plane crash

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 27th October 1962, Italy lost one of its most influential post-war figures, Enrico Mattei, in a mysterious plane crash near the village of Bascapè in Lombardy.

Trieste Av Flavio Ricci. Licence: CC BY NC SA 2.0

On this day in history: Trieste becomes part of Italy

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today marks the anniversary of the formal integration of Trieste into the Italian Republic. A pivotal moment in the post-war era, it concluded years of complex territorial disputes over this culturally rich and strategically vital seaport.

On this day in history: Francesco Foscari, doge of Venice, abdicates

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Foscari, the 65th Doge of Venice, reigned from 1423 to 1457 during one of the most turbulent periods in Venetian history. His rule is remembered for both the expansion of Venice’s influence on the Italian mainland and the personal tragedies that marked his time in office.

On this day in history: artist Umberto Boccioni born

October 20, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Umberto Boccioni, one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century, was born on 20th October 1882. He was a driving force behind the Futurist movement.