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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MAY 2015
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Weather on this day in 2013: Max 23C (73F) Min 20C (67) - Sunny - Windspeed 6mph/10kmph south-easterly
NOVEMBER 2015
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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