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THE  ISCHIA  REVIEW  HISTORY,  WEATHER  &  CELEBRITY  CALENDAR


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THE  ISCHIA  REVIEW  HISTORY,  WEATHER  &  CELEBRITY  CALENDAR

Our 2015 calendar includes previous historical events, famous birthdays, saint's days (onomastici in Italian) and the weather in Ischia from previous years. We've also added details of of sunrise and sunset times plus famous people who have visited Ischia in the past.

JANUARY  2015


THURSDAY  1ST  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Mary mother of God

Today in history: The euro is introduced as a currency (1999)

Born on this day: American novelist J D Salinger (1919)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:46hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 10mph (17kph) NW

FRIDAY  2ND  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Mary mother of God

Today in history: The euro is introduced as a currency (1999)

Born on this day: American novelist J D Salinger (1919)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:46hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 10mph (17kph) NW

SATURDAY  3RD JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Genoveffa

Today in history: Benito Mussolini becomes dictator of Italy (1925)

Born on this day: German racing driver, Michael Schumacher (1969)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:48hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 17C (62F) Min 14C (48F) - Cloudy, sunny and rainy spells - Wind: 11mph (17kph) SSE

SUNDAY  4TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Ermete, Fausta, Angela, Elsa, Cristiana

Today in history: The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa opens in Dubai (2010)

Born on this day:French reading system inventor Louis Braille (1809)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:49hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 17C (63F) Min 12C (53F) - Cloudy with showers - Wind: 22mph (36kph) SSW

MONDAY  5TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Amelia, Nazario

Today in history: The US breaks diplomatic relations with Cuba (1961)

Born on this day: American actress, Diane Keaton (1946)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:50hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (62F) Min 12C (53F) - Storm with heavy winds and rain - Wind: 28mph (45kph) WSW

TUESDAY  6TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Gaspare, Baldassarre & Melchiorre, Raffaello and Rafaelo

Today in history: Harald crowned King of England (1066)

Born on this day: French heroine Joan of Arc (1412), English comedian/actor Rowan Atkinson (1955)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:51hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 17mph (28kph) NE

See our article: What is La Befana?

WEDNESDAY  7TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Luciano, San Raimondo

Today in history: The modern Italian flag used for the first time (1797)

Born on this day: American actor Nicolas Cage (1964)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:52hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (60F) Min 13C (55F) - Sunny - Wind: 7mph (11kph) WNW

THURSDAY  8TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Massimo, Severino

Today in history: Loch Ness Monster photgraphed (1974)

Born on this day: American singer/actor, Elvis Presley (1935)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:53hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max: 16C (62F) Min 13C (55F) - Sunny - Wind: 7mph (12kph) WNW

FRIDAY  9TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Giuliano, Alessia, Alice

Today in history: Umberto I becomes King of Italy (1878)

Born on this day: Dutchess of Camrbidge, Kate Middleton (1982)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:54hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (60F) Min 12C (53F) - Cloudy with spots of rain - Wind: 5mph (8kph) W

SATURDAY  10TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Aldo Eremita, Domiziano

Today in history: First underground railway opens in London (1863)

Born on this day: British pop-star Rod Stewart (1945)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:55hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 12C (53F) - Mainly cloudy with sunny spells - Wind: 3mph (5kph) SSW

SUNDAY  11TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Pope San Igino

Today in history: Charing Cross station opens in London (1864)

Born on this day: American singer/songwriter Mary J Blige (1971)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:56hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 13C (55F) - Mostly sunny with cloudy spells - Wind: 3mph (5kph) E

MONDAY  12TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Modesto, Probo, Tatiana

Today in history: Boeing 747 makes first flight (1970)

Born on this day: Former world & olympic heavyweight boxing champ, American Joe Frazier (1944)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:57hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 9C (48F) - Cloudy - Wind: 7mph (11kph) NE

TUESDAY  13TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Ilario, Yvette, Eliana, Vero

Today in history: First appearance of the "Mickey Mouse" comic strip  (1930)

Born on this day: British actor Orlando Bloom (1977)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:25hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:58hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 8C (46F) - Sunny - Wind: 8mph (13kph) SSE

WEDNESDAY  14TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Felice, Santa Bianca Macrina, Benedetta, Moreno

Today in history: Puccini's "Tosca" premieres in Rome  (1900)

Born on this day: American actress Faye Dunaway (1941)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:25hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:59hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (58F) Min 11C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 4mph (6kph) SW

THURSDAY  15TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Abbot San Mauro, Ida

Today in history: Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church of England  (1535)

Born on this day: American politician/clergyman Marin Luther-King Jr. (1929)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:24hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:00hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (58F) Min 11C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 4mph (6kph) SW

FRIDAY  16TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Pope San Marcello

Today in history: British explorer Len Shackleton reaches the magnetic south pole  (1909)

Born on this day: French industrialist/tyre manufacturer Andre Michelin (1853), British super-model Kate Moss (1974)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:24hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:01hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 7C (45F) - Sunny - Wind: 7mph (12kph) S

SATURDAY  17TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Abbot San Antonio, Alba, Iole, Nadia, Nada, Iolanda, Jole, Iole, Jolanda, Anteo

Today in history: Sir Thomas Crapper invents the flushing toilet! (1861)

Born on this day: Former heavyweight boxing champ Muhammed Ali (1942), Gangster Al Capone (1899)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:24hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:02hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 14C (57F) - Mainly cloudy with sunny spells - Wind: 16mph (26kph) SSE

SUNDAY  18TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Liberata, Prisca, Priscilla, Leonardo, Beatrice

Today in history: Bentley Motors founded (1919)

Born on this day: American actor Kevin Costner (1955)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:23hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:04hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 18C (65F) Min 15C (59F) - Sunny - Wind: 21mph (35kph) SE

MONDAY  19TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Mario, Pio

Today in history: Charles Wilkes discovers Antarctica (1840)

Born on this day: French impressionist painter, Paul Cezanne (1839), American singer/actress Dolly Parton (1946)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:23hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:05hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Rain, heavy at times - Wind: 23mph (37kph) S

TUESDAY  20TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Sebastiano, Fabiano, Teodorico

Today in history: Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President of The United States (2009)

Born on this day: Italian film director Federico Fellini (1920), US astronaut, Buzz Aldrin (1930)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:22hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:06hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Mostly raining but with some sunny spells - Wind: 22mph (36kph) S

WEDNESDAY  21ST  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Sant'Agnese, Ines

Today in history: Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini escapes from a Dutch prison cell (1903)

Born on this day: French fashion designer Christian Dior (1905), American golfing legend, Jack Nicklaus (1940)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:21hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:07hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 13C (56F) Min 12C (53F) - Heavy rain - Wind: 23mph (37kph) WSW

THURSDAY  22ND  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Vincenzo, Linda, Esmeralda, Domenico, Teodolinda, Smeralda

Today in history: George Foreman stops Joe Frazier in World Heavyweight Boxing contest (1973)

Born on this day: British statesman/philosopher Francis Bacon (1561)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:21hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:08hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 12C (53F) - Morning rain followed by afternoon sunshine - Wind: 18mph (28kph) W

FRIDAY  23RD  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Emerenziana, Ramona, Armando

Today in history: Britain's House of Lords has its first televised debate (1985)

Born on this day: French impressionist painter, Edouard Manet (1832), Japanese martial arts actor Sonny Chiba (1939)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:20hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:09hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 12C (53F) - Showers and sunny spells - Wind: 12mph (19kph) S

SATURDAY  24TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Francesco di Sales, Vera, Feliciano

Today in history: The rubber heel patented by Humphrey O'Sullivan (1899)

Born on this day: American singer/songwriter Neil Diamond (1941), German actress Nastassja Kinski (1961)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:19hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:11hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 9C (48F) - Heavy wind & rain and some sunny spells - Wind: 20mph (33kph) WSW

SUNDAY  25TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Conversion of San Paolo, Sabino, Savino

Today in history: First Winter Olympic Games opens in Chamonix, France (1924)

Born on this day: Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:19hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:12hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 10C (50F) Min 8C (46F) - Mostly sunny with light clouds - Wind: 13mph (20kph) NNE

MONDAY  26TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: SS Tito & Timoteo, Santa Paola

Today in history: US President Bill Clinton denies sexual relationship with Monica Lewinski (1998)

Born on this day: Portuguese football manager, Jose Mourinho (1963)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:18hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:13hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 12C (54F) Min 8C (47F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind:17mph (27kph) NW

TUESDAY  27TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Sant'Angela Merici, Elvira

Today in history: The body of former Russian leader Vladimir Lenin placed in a mausoleum in Moscow's Red Square (1924)

Born on this day: Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll (1832)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:17hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:14hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 10C (50F) - Mostly cloudy with sunny spells and showers - Wind: 9mph (14kph) SSE

WEDNESDAY  28TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Tommaso d'Aquino, San Valerio

Today in history: 295,000 dominoes are toppled in West Germany creating a new world record (1984)

Born on this day: Former president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy (1955)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:16hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:16hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 13C (56F) Min 9C (49F) - Sunny - Wind: 21mph (34kph) WNW

THURSDAY  29TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Costanzo, San Ciro, Gildo, Sabrina

Today in history: Venice's La Fenice opera house destroyed by a fire (1996)

Born on this day: American talk-show host Oprah Winfrey (1954)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:15hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:17hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (56F) Min 11C (51F) - Rain - Wind: 21mph (35kph) S

FRIDAY  30TH  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Martina, Santa Savina, Serenella

Today in history: English cricket team presented with the ashes of a bail after Sydney test match (1883)

Born on this day: American actor Gene Hackman (1930)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:14hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:18hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 14C (57F) - Sunny and rainy spells - Wind: 26mph (42kph) SE

SATURDAY  31ST  JANUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giovanni B., Sant'Ignazio, Marcella, Lodovico, Geminiamo, Nico

Today in history: McDonald's open first restaurant in Moscow (1990)

Born on this day: Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:13hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:19hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 17C (63F) Min 14C (57F) - Cloudy - Wind: 27mph (43kph) ESE

FEBRUARY  2015


SUNDAY  1ST   FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Verdiana, Veridiana, Viridiana, Brigida

Today in history: First labour exchange opens in Britain (1910)

Born on this day: American actor Clark Gable (1901)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:13hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:20hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 17C (63F) Min 12C (53F) - Sun, cloud and rain - Wind: 23mph (38kph) S

MONDAY  2ND   FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Bishop San Sabatino, Maurizio

Today in history: The funeral of Britain's Queen Victoria takes place (1901)

Born on this day: American actor Clark Gable (1901)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:12hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:22hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (60F) Min 10C (51F) - Cloudy with showers - Wind: 14mph (23kph) WSW

TUESDAY  3RD   FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Biagio, Santo Oscar, Santa Cinzia, Ofelia

Today in history: The eleventh Winter Olympics opens in Sapporo, Japan (1901)

Born on this day: South African golfer Retief Goosen (1969)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:11hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:23hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (56F) Min 11C (52F) - Rain - Wind: 23mph (37kph) SSW

WEDNESDAY  4TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Gilberto, Biagio

Today in history: Fleetwood Mac release their "Rumours" album (1977)

Born on this day: American aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902), Rock musician Alice Cooper (1948)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:09hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:24hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 12C (54F) - Morning rain followed by sunny afternoon - Wind: 9mph (15kph) SSW

THURSDAY  5TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Agata

Today in history: OJ Simpson found guilty in his trial for murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman (1997)

Born on this day: Welsh actor Michael Sheen (1969)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:08hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:25hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 12C (54F) - Mostly dry with occasional showers - Wind: 14mph (22kph) S

FRIDAY  6TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Paolo Miki, Amando, Dorotea, Gastone, Guarino, Guerrino

Today in history: The first appearance of Cholera in Edinburgh, Scotland (1832)

Born on this day: Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley (1945)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:07hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:27hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny and windy - Wind: 26mph (42kph) NW

SATURDAY  7TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Teodoro Martire, Eugenia

Today in history: US President John F Kennedy begins blockade of Cuba (1962)

Born on this day: English novelist Charles Dickens (1812), British actor and comedian Eddie Izzard (1962)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:07hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:28hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 13C (55F) - Sunny - Wind: 15mph (24kph) SSE

SUNDAY  8TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Girolamo, Emiliani, Giacomina, Jacqueline, Onorato

Today in history: Elizabeth II is proclaimed the new Queen of the United Kingdom (1952)

Born on this day: American author John Grisham (1955)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:06hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:29hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 17C (63F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 14mph (23kph) WSW

MONDAY  9TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Apollonia

Today in history: The Boeing 727 jet makes its maiden flight (1963) followed 6 years later on the same day by the 747 (1969)

Born on this day: English pop-star Holly Johnson from Frankie Goes to Hollywood (1960)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:05hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:30hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Mostly sunny with cloudy spells - Wind: 20mph (32kph)

TUESDAY  10TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: SS Arnaldo & Scolastica Guglielmo, Wilma

Today in history: Italy cedes most of Venezia'Giulia to Yugoslavia (1947)

Born on this day: Russian poet/writer Boris Pasternak (1890)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:04hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:31hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Heavy winds and showers - Wind: 30mph (48kph)

WEDNESDAY  11TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's name day/Saint's day: San Dante, B.V. di Lourdes, Eloisia, Durante 

On this day in history: Margaret Thatcher becomes leader of the British Conservative Party (1975)

Born on this day: American inventor Thomas Edison (1847)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:02hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:32hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny and stormy spells - Wind: 21mph (34kph) NNW

THURSDAY  12TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's name day/Saint's day: Santa Eulalia, Alessio

On this day in history: "The Scream" painting by Edvard Munch stolen in Oslo (1994)

Born on this day: English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809), former US President Abraham Lincoln (1809)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:01hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:33hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 13C (53F) - Mostly sunny - Wind: 14mph (23kph) WSW

FRIDAY  13TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's name day/Saint's day: Santa Maura, Esmeralda, Fosca

On this day in history: Abraham Lincoln declared President of the United States (1861)

Born on this day: English pop-star Robbie Williams (1974)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:59hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:34hrs

Weather on this day in 2014:Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 15mph (24kph) SSE

SATURDAY  14TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's name day/Saint's day: San Valentino

On this day in history: Al Capone orders the death of 7 gangsters in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1929)

Born on this day: English comedy actor Simon Pegg (1970)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:58hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 17C (63F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 9mph (15kph) SSW

SUNDAY  15TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's name day/Saint's day: San Faustino, Giorgia, Sigfrido

On this day in history: The philosopher Socrates sentenced to death (399)

Born on this day: Italian atronomer/physicist Galileo Galilei (1564)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:57hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 13C (56F) - Sunny - Wind: 7mph (12kph) SSE

MONDAY  16TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Virgin San Giuliana

Today in history: England's cricket team regain the Ashes  after infamous bodyline series (1933)

Born on this day: American tennis star John McEnroe (1959)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:55hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:39hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 19C (65F) Min 14C (57F) - Sunny - Wind: 11mph (18kph) SE

TUESDAY  17TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Donato, Marianna, Patrizia

Today in history: First ship passes through the Suez Canal (1867)

Born on this day: American basketball star Michael Jordan (1963)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:54hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:40hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 18C (64F) Min 15C (59F) - Sunny - Wind: 11mph (18kph) SSE

WEDNESDAY  18TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Bishop San Simone, Cinzia, Claudio

Today in history: Sardinia's King Victor Emmanuel becomes first King of Italy (1861)

Born on this day: Japanese singer and artist Yoko Ono (1933)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:53hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:41hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 18C (64F) Min 15C (59F) - Sunny and windy - Wind: 23mph (37kph) SSW

THURSDAY  19TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Mansueto, San Tullio, Corrado, Publio

Today in history: USSR launches Mir space station (1986)

Born on this day: American actor Lee Marvin (1924)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:52hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:43hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 18C (64F) Min 15C (59F) - Cloudy with sunny spells - Wind: 11mph (18kph) SSE

FRIDAY  20TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Silvano, San Eleuterio, Ulrico, Eros

Today in history: Margaret Thatcher elected as leader of the British Conservative Party (1975)

Born on this day: Barbadian pop-singer Rihanna (1988), American rock-star Kurt Cobain (1967)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:50hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:44hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (60F) Min 12C (54F) - Rain - Wind: 9mph (14kph) S

SATURDAY  21ST  FEBRUARY  2015


Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Pier Damiani, Santa Eleonora, Nora, Leopoldo

Today in history: England begins trial against Joan of Arc (1431)

Born on this day: English actor Alan Rickman (1946)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:48hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:45hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 9mph (14kph) WSW

SUNDAY  22ND  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Margherita, Isabella, Greta

Today in history: Hawaii becomes a US territory (1900)

Born on this day: First US President George Washington (1732) Polish/French composer Frederic Chopin (1810)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:46hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:46hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 6mph (9kph) S

MONDAY  23RD  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Renzo, Livio, Teo, Sereno, Romina, Romana

Today in history: The Alamo besieged for 13 days before finally capitulating to the Mexican army (1836)

Born on this day: German composer George Handel (1685)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:45hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:47hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 12mph (19kph) W

TUESDAY  24TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: King San Edilberto

Today in history: Mexico gains independence from Spain (1821)

Born on this day: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs (1955)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:44hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:48hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny  - Wind: 10mph (17kph) NW

WEDNESDAY  25TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Cesario, San Vittorino, Costanza

Today in history: American boxer Mike Tyson defeats Britain's Frank Bruno in World Heavyweight Title fight (1989)

Born on this day: French impressionist painter Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:42hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:49hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 10C (50F) - Sunny  - Wind: 8mph (13kph) ESE

THURSDAY  26TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Romeo, Nestore

Today in history: Shell and Royal Oil merge to become British Petroleum  (1907)

Born on this day: French author, Victor Hugo (1802)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:41hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:51hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 7mph (12kph) S

FRIDAY  27TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Leandro, Onorina

Today in history: Gulf War ends as Kuwait City is re-taken by American troops (1991)

Born on this day: English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:39hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:52hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 10C (50F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 12mph (19kph) NW

SATURDAY  28TH  FEBRUARY  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Romano Abate, Antonietta, Erminio, Romano, Teresio

Today in history: Salem witch-hunt begins (1692)

Born on this day: Irish boxer Barry McGuigan (1961)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:38hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:53hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 12C (53F) - Showers - Wind: 14mph (23kph) WSW

MARCH  2015


SUNDAY  1ST  MARCH  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Albino, Alba, Ugo, Ermes, Ermete

Today in history: The Peseta is replaced by the Euro as the official currency of Spain (2002)

Born on this day: English actor Jack Davenport(1973)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:36hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:54hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 13C (56F) Min 9C (49F) - Storm and strong winds - Wind: 30mph (48kph) ESE

MONDAY  2ND  MARCH  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Basileo, Simplicio, Ava, Ave, Ulderico, Uldegigo, Ulrico

Today in history: Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico (1836)

Born on this day: Former leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev (1931)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:35hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:55hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (59F) Min 10C (50F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 12mph (19kph) NW

TUESDAY  3RD  MARCH  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Cunegonda, Tiziano, Viola

Today in history: Florida becomes 27th US State (1845)

Born on this day: Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:33hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:56hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 14C (57F) Min 11C (52F) - Sunny turning to evening showers - Wind: 15mph (24kph) SSE

WEDNESDAY  4TH  MARCH  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Casimiro, San Lucio, Umberto, Urbano, Nestore

Today in history: The Forth Bridge in Scotland officially opens making it the longest in Britain (1890)

Born on this day: Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:32hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 17:58hrs

Weather on this day in 2014: Max 15C (58F) Min 11C (51F) - Heavy winds and showers - Wind: 29mph (46kph) SW

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SATURDAY  21ST  MARCH  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Benedetto, Filemone

SUNDAY  22ND  MARCH  2015


APRIL  2015


FRIDAY  3RD  APRIL  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Galdino vescovo

SUNDAY  5TH  APRIL  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Adalgisa vergine, Odette

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Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Irene, Aurora

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 24°C (76°F) Min 20°C (68°F) - Sunny

21ST  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Orsola, Clementina, Letizia

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25°C (77°F) Min 21°C (69°F) - Sunny

22ND  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Donato vescovo (Bishop Saint Donato), Apollo

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25°C (77°F) Min 20°C (68°F) - Sunny

23RD  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giovanni di Capestrano sacerdote (St John the preacher of Capestrano)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25°C (77°F) Min 20°C (67°F) - Sunny

24TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Antonio Maria Claret vescovo, Luigi

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 24°C (75°F) Min 20°C (68°F) - Mostly sunny with some cloudy spells

25TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Crispino (St. Crispin), Daria, Gaudenzio

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25°C (76°F) Min 20°C (68°F) - Sunny with some cloudy spells

26TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Evaristo papa (Father St. Evaristo)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25°C (76°F) Min 20°C (67°F) - Sunny with some cloudy spells

27TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Fiorenzo vescovo (Bishop St. Fiorenzo), Delia

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 24C (76 F) Min 20 C (67 F) - Sunny with some cloudy spells

28TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Simone, Simeone, Simonetta, Giuda

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25C (76 F) Min 19C (67F) - Sunny with some cloudy spells

29TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Germano vescovo (Bishop St Germain)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 24C (75F) Min 19C (66F) - Sunny with some cloudy spells

30TH  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Ernesto Abate (St Earnest the Abbott), Carina

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (74F) Min 20C (67F) - Sunny with some cloudy spells

31ST  OCTOBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Lucilla, San Quintino (St Quentin)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (73F) Min 20C (67) - Sunny - Windspeed 6mph/10kmph south-easterly

NOVEMBER  2015


1ST  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Ognissanti (All Saints Day)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (73F) Min 20C (68F) - Sunny - Windspeed 11mph (17kph) south south-easterly

2ND  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Tobia Beato

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 24C (75F) Min 19C (67F) - Sunny with scattered showers - Windspeed: 10mph (16kph) southerly

3RD  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Martino, San Silvia, Giusto

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (74F) Min 20C (67F) - Spells of sun, cloud and rain - Windspeed: 13mph (22kph) south-westerly

4TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Carlo Borromeo, Rosalia

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 25C (77F) Min 19C (65F) - Spells of sun, cloud and rain - Windspeed: 26mph (42kph) - south-westerly

5TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Ernesto Abate (St Earnest the Abbott), Carina

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (73F) Min 17C (67F) - Overnight storms followed by showers - Windspeed: 31mph (49kph) westerly

6TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Leonardo Abate (St Leonard the Abbott)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 19C (67F) Min 17C (67F) - Bright and sunny - Windspeed: 10mph (17kph) north-westerly

7TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Ernesto Abate (St Earnest the Abbott), Carina

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 22C (72F) Min 19C (66F) - Mostly sunny with cloudy spells - Windspeed: 6mph (10kph) south south-westerly

8TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Goffredo vescovo (Saint Godfrey the Bishop)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 22C (72F) Min 20C (67F) - Sunny with a few clouds - Windspeed: 6mph (9kph) southerly

On this day in history: Bram Stoker (author of the Count Dracula books), born 1847

9TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Oreste, Santa Ornella, Fausto

Weather on this day in 2013: - Max 23C (74F) Min 18C (64F) - Sunny and cloudy spells  - Wind: 12mph (19kph) southerly

On this day in history: The Medici family become rulers of Florence (1494)

10TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Leone Magno, Fiorenzio

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 22C (72F) Min 20C (67F) -Max 21C (70F) Min 15C (59F) - Cloudy start turning to storms later - Wind: 30mph (49kph) west south-westerly

On this day in history: Welsh actor Richard Burton born (1925)

11TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Martino di Tours (St. Martin of Tours)

Weather on this day in 2013: - Max 19C (66F) Min 16C (60F) - Cloudy/sunny spells turning to rain - Wind: 28mph (44kph) east-south-easterly 

On this day in history: The armistice to end hostilities of World War 1 is signed by the Allied Forces and Germany (1918)

12TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Renato martire, Santa Elsa, Cristiano

On this day in history: American actress and later Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly born (1929)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 18C (65F) Min 17C (62F) - Sunny and slightly windy - Wind: 19mph (31kph) east-north-easterly

13TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Diego, San Omobono

On this day in history: The world wide web begins (1990)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 21C (70F) Min 17C (62F) - Windy with sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 18mph (30kph) north-easterly

14TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giocondo vescovo (Bishop)

On this day in history: Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" published (1851)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 21C (69F) Min 15C (60F) - Mostly sunny with some clouds - Wind: 12mph (19kph) - north-easterly

15TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Alberto, San Arturo

Today in history: William Pitt the elder, British Prime Minister born (1708)

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 20C (68F) - Min 17C (62F) - Rain and clouds - Wind: 10mph (16kph) - south-easterly

16TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Margherita di Scozia (St Margaret of Scotland), Edmondo

Today in history: Gryff Rhys Jones, British comedian/actor, born (1953)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:51hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:45hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 20C (68F) - Min 16C (61F) - Wind, sun and rainy spells - Wind: 20mph (33kph) - east-north-easterly

17TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Elisabetta, Elda

Today in history: The Suez Canal in Egypt opens for the first time, linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea (1869)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:52hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:44hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 20C (68F) - Min 18C (64F) - Sunny - Wind: 15mph (25kph) - south-easterly

18TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Elisabetta, Elda

Today in history: The Suez Canal in Egypt opens for the first time, linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea (1869)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:52hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:44hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (73F) - Min 18C (65F) - Windy with sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 24mph (39kph) SE

19TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Fausto martire

Today in history: American actress Jodie Foster born (1962)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:54hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:42hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 21C (69F) - Min 16C (60F) - Windy with showers, cloud and sunny spells - Wind: 28mph (44kph) SSW

20TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Benigno

Today in history: Former US Attorney General, Bobby Kennedy born (1925)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:55hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:42hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 19C (67F) - Min 13C (55F) - Windy with showers, cloud and sunny spells - Wind: 38mph (61kph) WSW

21ST  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Presentation of the Holy Virgin Mary

Today in history: The incredible Concorde aeroplane makes its first flight from London to New York  (1977)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:57hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:41hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (61F) - Min 14C (56F) - Cloudy and sunny spells with occasional showers - Wind: 14mph (23kph) W

22ND  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Cecilia, Martyr of Rome

Today in history: American actress Scarlett Johansson born (1984)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:58hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:41hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 18C (64F) - Min 13C (55F) - Cloudy with showers throughout the day - Wind: 27mph (44kph) S

23RD  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Clemente papa (Father St. Clement), Felicia, Lucrezia

Today in history: Pink Floyd's "The Wall" released and sells 6 million copies in two weeks (1979)

Sun-rise (alba): 06:59hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:40hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 14C (58F) - Min 12C (54F) - Thunder, lightning and heavy rain - Wind: 29mph (47kph) SW

24TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Cristo re and San Flora

Today in history: The River Thames in London freezes (1434)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:00hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:39hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (59F) - Min 11C (52F) - Overnight snow followed by sun and showers - Wind: 16mph (26kph) ENE

25TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr

Today in history: American baseball star Joe Dimaggio born (1914)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:01hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:39hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 14C (57F) - Min 6C (44F) - Sunny morning and afternoon followed by late storms - Wind: 26mph (42kph) NE

26TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Corrado vescovo (Bishop San Corrado)

Today in history: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll first published in the U.S.A. (1865)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:02hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:38hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 10C (49F) - Min 7C (45F) - Sunny - Wind: 20mph (32kph) NNW

27TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Massimo, Virgilio

Today in history: Swede, Anders Celsius, inventor of the centigrade temperature scale born (1701)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:03hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:38hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 9C (48F) - Min 7C (45F) - Spells of sun, cloud, wind and rain - Wind: 11mph (17kph) NE

28TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giacomo della Marca

Today in history: Ex British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ends her reign by resigning  (1990)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:04hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:38hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 12C (54F) - Min 10C (49F) - Damp start turning brighter later with strong winds - Wind: 15mph (23kph) NE

29TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Saturnino martire

Today in history: Invisible ink invented by Sir James Jay  (1775)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:05hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (61F) - Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 17mph (27kph) ENE

30TH  NOVEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Andrea apostolo, San Duccio

Today in history: Former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill born (1874)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:06hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 17C (62F) - Min 13C (55F) - Sunny start turning cloudy with showers & strong winds - Wind: 21mph (34kph) E

DECEMBER   2015


1ST  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Ansana, Natalia, Mariano

Today in history: The first ever colour photo of earth taken from outer space is published (1959)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:07hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (61F) - Min 13C (56F) - Heavy winds with sunny, cloudy and rainy spells - Wind: 35mph (56kph) NE

2ND  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Bibiana, San Savino, Viviana

Today in history: Fidel Castro becomes president of Cuba (1976)

Born on this day: American pop-star Britney Spears (1981)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:08hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (59F) - Min 11C (53F) - Heavy winds and rain - Wind: 28mph (46kph) ENE

3RD  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Francesco Saverio, Ilaria

Today in history: The telescope is invented by Galileo (1621)

Born on this day: American actress Julianne Moore (1960)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:09hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (58F) Min 11C (52F) - Sunny and heavy winds - Wind: 23mph (28kph) ENE

4TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Barbara, San Giovanni Damasceno, Isa

Today in history: The first Burger King hamburger restaurant opens in Miami, Florida (1954)

Born on this day: Russian/German/French artist Vassily Kandinsky (1866)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:10hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (62F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 9mph (14kph) WNW

5TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giulio martire

Today in history: Christopher Colombus discovers Hispaniola (1492)

Born on this day: American animator, Walt Disney (1901)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:11hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 6mph (10kph) WNW

6TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Bishop San Nicola

Today in history: The first edition of the "Encyclopedia Brittanica" is published (1768)

Born on this day: Henry VI, former king of England (1421)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:12hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 17C (62F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 5mph (8kph)  W

7TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Bishop San Ambrogio

Today in history: The microwave oven is first patented (1945)

Born on this day: Wax-museum curator Madame Tussaud (1761)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:13hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 13C (56F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 12mph (20kph) ENE

8TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Immacolata, Concetta, Lorenza

Today in history: Novelist Agatha Christie disappears (1926)

Born on this day: Poet, musician and front-man of American band "The Doors", Jim Morrison (1943)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:14hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (60F) Min 13C (56F) - Mainly sunny with some cloudy spells and showers - Wind: 9mph (15kph) SSE

9TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Siro, Sirio, Cesare

Today in history: The very first episode of "Coronation Street" is aired on British TV (1960)

Born on this day: American actor, Kirk Douglas (1916)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:15hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 17C (62F) Min 13C (55F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 8mph (13kph) SE

10TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Beata Vergine Maria di Loreto, Lorena, Loredana

Today in history: The first traffic lights installed in London (1868)

Born on this day: SSC Napoli's star player from Argentina, Gonzalo Higauin (1987)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:16hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (62F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 11mph (18kph) N

11TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Damaso Papa

Today in history: The Mona Lisa is recovered after being stolen two years earlier (1913)

Born on this day: Russian writer, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:17hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 12mph (19kph) ENE

12TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giovanna Francesca Fremyot di Chantal 

Today in history: Washington DC established as US capital city (1800)

Born on this day: American singer/actor, Frank Sinatra (1915)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:17hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 17C (62F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 6mph (10kph) NW

13TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Lucia virgin and martyr

Today in history: Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein captured by U.S. forces in Iraq (2003)

Born on this day: American actor/comedian Jamie Foxx (1967)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:18hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 17C (62F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 8mph (13kph) WNW

14TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giovanni della Croce, San Pompeo

Today in history: Norwegian Roald Amundsen becomes the first man to reach the South Pole (1911)

Born on this day: French astrologist/prophet, Nostradamus (1503)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:19hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:36hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 14C (58F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 11mph (17kph) WNW

15TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Valeriano, Nino

Today in history: Canada adopts the Maple-Leaf flag (1964)

Born on this day: French engineer, Gustave Eiffel (1832)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:20hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (58F) Min 11C (52F) - Cloudy with some showers - Wind: 11mph (17kph) NE

16TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Albina

Today in history: David Lean epic "Lawrence of Arabia" premieres (1962)

Born on this day: German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:20hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (59F) Min 11C (52F) - Spells of sunshine and showers - Wind: 14mph (22mph) NNE

17TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Lazzaro, Olimpia

Today in history: The Beatles make their first TV appearance (1962)

Born on this day: Ukranian actress Milla Jovovich  (1975)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:21hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:37hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (61F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 8mph (13kph) NE

18TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Bishop San Graziano

Today in history: Britain abolishes the death penalty (1969)

Born on this day: American actor Brad Pitt  (1963)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:22hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:38hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (60F) Min 11C (52F) - Sunny - Wind: 4mph (6kph) W

19TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Fausta, San Dario

Today in history: UK starts using decimal currency (1961)

Born on this day: French singer Edith Piaf  (1915)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:22hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:38hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (60F) Min 13C (55F) - Cloudy - Wind: 10mph (16kph) S

20TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Martyr San Liberato

Today in history: Film premiere of "The Graduate"  (1967)

Born on this day: Israeli illusionist Uri Geller  (1946)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:23hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:38hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 14C (58F) Min 13C (55F) - Sunny and cloudy spells - Wind: 14mph (22kph) SE

21ST  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Pietro Canisio

Today in history: "Gangnam Style" is the first clip to receive 1 billion views on YouTube  (2012)

Born on this day: American actress Jane Fonda  (1937)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:23hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:39hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (62F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 8mph (12kph) E

TUESDAY  22ND  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santa Francesca Cabrini

Today in history: David Lean's "Dr. Zhivago" premieres  (1965)

Born on this day: French model/actress/singer Vanessa Paradis  (1972)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:24hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:39hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (60F) Min 12C (53F) - Sunny - Wind: 6mph (10kph) SSE

23RD  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giovanni da Kety (Canzio), Santa Vittoria

Today in history: Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh cuts off his left ear (ouch!) (1888)

Born on this day: French/Italian singer/model Carla Bruni (1967)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:24hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:40hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 16C (60F) Min 11C (52F) - Sunny - Wind: 6mph (10kph) SSE

THURSDAY  24TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Delfino, Irma, Adele

Today in history: Former Russian leader Mikael Gorbachev resigns from office (1991)

Born on this day: Puerta Rican popstar Ricky Martin  (1971)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:25hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:41hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (60F) Min 12C (54F) - Sunny - Wind: 5mph (8kph) SSE

FRIDAY  25TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Natale, Christel

Today in history: British and German forces in the trenches lay down arms to play an impromptu football match  (1914)

Born on this day: British physicist Sir Isaac Newton (1642)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:25hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:41hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 18C (64F) Min 12C (54F) - Mostly sunny - Wind: 23mph (36kph) SSE

26TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Santo Stefano

Today in history: FM Radio first patented (1933)

Born on this day: Former Chinese Communist leader Mao Tse Tung (1893)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:25hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:42hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 17C (63F) Min 12C (54F) - Storm with heavy wind and rain

27TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: San Giovanni evangelista, Fabiola

Today in history: Radio City Music Hall opens in New York (1932)

Born on this day: French actor Gerard Depardieu (1948)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:42hrs

Weather on this day in 2013:  Max 12C (53F) Min 11C (51F) - Cloudy and sunny spells with some showers - Wind: 10mph (17kph) NNE

28TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Innocent martyrs, Dorma, Donna

Today in history: "Cyrano de Bergerac" premieres in Paris (1897)

Born on this day: American actor Denzel Washington (1954)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:43hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (58F) Min 13C (55F) - Sunny - Wind: 12mph (20kph) SE

29TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: St. Thomas a Becket, Pietro, Davide

Today in history: Postage stamp of Bob Marley issued in Jamaica (1982)

Born on this day: British actor Jude Law (1972)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:44hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (60F) Min 11C (52F) - Mainly cloudy with sunny spells and light showers - Wind: 7mph (12kph) SSE

30TH  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Bishop San Eugenio, San Ruggero

Today in history: First photo of a comet taken from space (1973)

Born on this day: Poet Rudyard Kipling (1865), US Golfer Tiger Woods (1975)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:26hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:45hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Rain showers throughout the day, heavy at times - Wind: 10mph (17kph) WNW

31ST  DECEMBER  2015

Today's Saint's day/Name day: Pope San Silvestro, Fiore, Melania

Today in history: Marie Curie receives 2nd Nobel Prize (1911)

Born on this day: Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins (1937), French impressionist painter Henri Matisse (1869)

Sun-rise (alba): 07:27hrs - Sun-set (tramonto): 16:45hrs

Weather on this day in 2013: Max 15C (58F) Min 12C (54F) - Cloudy but dry with sunny spells - Wind: 10mph (17kph) ENE


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        • Casa Museo
        • La Colombaia Museum
      • Churches of Ischia >
        • Churches in Ischia Porto & Ischia Ponte
        • Churches in Forio d'Ischia
        • Churches in Casamicciola Terme
        • Churches in Lacco Ameno
        • Churches in Serrara Fontana
        • Churches in Barano d'Ischia
      • Close to Ischia >
        • Campania >
          • Naples
          • Pompeii
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        • Islands Around Ischia >
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        • Sorrento
      • Castello Aragonese
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      • La Riva Destra
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    • Things to do in Ischia >
      • Ischia Thermal Spas >
        • Thermal Parks & Gardens in Ischia >
          • Poseidon Thermal Gardens
          • Negombo Thermal Gardens
          • Castiglione Thermal Park
          • Aphrodite Thermal Gardens
          • Tropical Thermal Park Ischia
          • Romantica Thermal Park
          • O Vagnitiello Thermal Park
          • Olympus Thermal Park
        • Natural Springs of Ischia >
          • Sorgeto Hot Springs
          • Nitrodi Natural Springs
          • Cavascura Natural Springs
          • The Fumaroles of Sant Angelo
        • Wellness Centres & Spas in Ischia
        • Ischia Winter Spas
      • Ischia Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours >
        • Cenatiempo Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour
        • Pietratorcia Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour
        • Casa D'Ambra Vineyard Tour
      • Trekking on Horseback in Ischia
      • Ischia Walking Routes >
        • Mount Epomeo Trek
        • Sant'Angelo to Maronti Beach
        • Schiappone to Campagnano via La Scarrupata
        • La Bocca di Tifeo or Il Sentiero delle Fumarole
        • Sentiero Baia Pelara
        • Monte Di Panza
        • Piano Liguori Walk
        • Sentieri della Lucertola
        • Pizzi Bianchi to Cavascura & Maronti
        • Bosco della Maddalena to Cretaio
        • Monte Cotto Walk
        • Frassitelli to Bosco della Falanga Walk
        • Forio to Lacco Ameno Via Zaro Woods
      • Yoga Classes in Ischia
    • Ischia Excursions >
      • Guided Tours of Ischia
      • Boat Trips from Ischia >
        • Ischia to Positano & Amalfi
        • Ischia to Capri
        • Ischia to Sorrento
        • Ischia to Ponza
        • Ischia to Procida
        • Ischia to Ventotene
  • Travel
    • Ferries & Hydrofoils between Ischia & Naples Timetables & Guide
    • How to Get to Ischia >
      • Transfer from Naples to Ischia
      • Naples Central Train Station to Beverello Port by Metro
      • Where is Ischia?
      • Flights to Naples Guide
      • Map of Ischia
      • Transfer from Rome to Ischia
    • Ischia Review Private Transfer Service >
      • Private Transfer from Naples Airport to Ischia
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      • Private Transfer between Naples Airport and Sorrento
      • Price List for Private Transfers to all Destinations
    • Getting Around in Ischia >
      • Buses in Ischia
      • Taxis in Ischia
      • Ischia Water Taxis
      • Driving a Car in Ischia
    • Sorrento, Capri & Amalfi Coast Travel Links to Ischia >
      • Sorrento to Ischia Ferry Schedule
      • Capri to Ischia Ferry Schedule
      • Amalfi Coast Travel Guide and Ferry Booking >
        • Positano to Ischia
        • Amalfi to Ischia
        • Ferry Crossings Between Salerno and Ischia
      • How to get to Positano from Ischia
      • How to get to Amalfi from Ischia
      • Sorrento to Capri Ferry Booking
    • Getting Around in Naples >
      • Buses and Trams in Naples
      • Taxis in Naples
      • Naples by Train
      • Naples by Road
      • Naples to Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Shuttle
      • Naples Ferry Times & Tickets
    • Ischia to Pompeii
    • Covid Test in Ischia
  • Stay in Ischia
    • Ischia Hotels
    • Self Catering in Ischia >
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    • Bed and Breakfast in Ischia
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  • Services
    • Private Transfers
    • Ischia Boat Rental
    • Ischia Island Tours
    • Boat Tours of Ischia
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    • Private Boat Transfers
    • Guided Hiking Tours in Ischia
  • Culture
    • Ischia Weather & Photo Update
    • Ischia Review Articles >
      • Ischia in the Movies
      • Famous People Who Have Visited Ischia
      • Carnevale in Italy
      • What is La Befana?
      • Visconti & La Colombaia - A Chance Encounter That Blossomed into a Love Affair
      • Casa D'Ambra Vineyard
      • Negombo - Harnessing Ischia's Magical Elements
      • Wines of Ischia
      • A History of Ischia
      • The Road to Wellness - Ischia's Thermal Water, Mud and Wellness Centres
      • What is Agriturismo?
    • Ischia Events Calendar >
      • Religious Festivals & Holidays in Ischia >
        • Christmas in Ischia
        • Easter in Ischia >
          • The Passion of Christ in Ischia
          • La Corsa dell'Angelo
        • La Festa di Santa Restituta
        • La Festa di Sant'Anna
        • La Festa di Santa Maria al Monte
        • La Festa di San Michele
        • La Festa di San Vito in Forio d'Ischia
        • La Festa di Sant'Alessandro
        • San Giovanni
      • Ischia Global Film & Music Fest
      • Ischia Film Festival
      • The Ipomea Flower Craft and Food Festival
      • La Festa della Ginestra
      • La 'Ndrezzata
      • Andar Per Cantine
    • Ischia Nature >
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    • Ischia Essentials >
      • Where You Can Find WiFi in Ischia
      • Pharmacies of Ischia
      • Hospital in Ischia
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      • Ischia Shop Opening Times
    • Ischia Cuisine >
      • Recipes of Ischia >
        • Coniglio all'Ischitana Recipe
        • Limoncello Recipe from Ischia
        • La Pastiera Recipe from Ischia
        • Torta Caprese Recipe
        • Nocillo Recipe from Ischia
    • Vintage Ischia
  • Eating Out
    • Restaurants in Ischia >
      • Restaurants in Ischia Porto
      • Restaurants in Ischia Ponte
      • Restaurants in Forio
      • Restaurants in Panza
      • Restaurants in Casamicciola
      • Restaurants in Lacco Ameno
      • Restaurants in Sant'Angelo
      • Restaurants in Serrara Fontana
      • Restaurants in Barano
      • Restaurants on Maronti Beach
      • Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Special Diet Restaurants in Ischia
      • Agriturismo Restaurants in Ischia
    • Ischia Nightlife >
      • Nightclubs & Discos in Ischia
      • Bars in Ischia
      • Pubs in Ischia
      • Live Music & Folklore in Ischia
      • Cinema in Ischia >
        • Cinema Excelsior Ischia Porto
        • Cinema Delle Vittorie Forio
    • Snack Bars, Gelaterias & Cafes in Ischia
  • Procida
    • Things to see in Procida >
      • Marinas of Procida >
        • Marina Corricella
        • Marina Grande of Procida
        • Marina Chiaiolella
      • Beaches of Procida >
        • Chiaia Beach Procida
        • Il Postino Beach Posto Vecchio
        • Ciraccio Beach
        • Silurenza Beach
        • Lingua Beach
      • Churches of Procida >
        • Abbazia di San Michele Procida
        • Chiesa di Santa Margherita Nuova
        • Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate Procida
        • Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie Procida
        • Santa Maria della Pieta Chiesa dei Marinai
        • Chiesa di San Leonardo Procida
      • Terra Murata
      • Palazzo d'Avalos Procida
      • Semmarezio Piazza dei Martiri
      • Casale Vascello
      • Solchiaro
      • Museums of Procida >
        • Casa Graziella Museum
        • Museo del Mare Procida
    • Procida Travel >
      • How to get from Naples to Procida
      • Procida Buses
      • Private Transfers from Naples Airport to Procida
      • Procida Ferry Tickets and Timetables >
        • Ferry Tickets and Timetables between Procida and Naples
        • Ferry Tickets and Timetables between Procida and Ischia
    • Procida Hotels
    • Guided Tours of Procida