GROSSETO – Welcome to the usual appointment with the Almanac of the Maremma. Let’s discover together what this day has in store for us between history, curiosities and traditions.
Saint of the day:
Today the Church celebrates Saint Gratian of Toursfirst bishop of the French city of Tours. Originally from Rome, he was sent in the third century to evangelize Gaul, dedicating over fifty years to the spread of Christianity in a still pagan region. Despite initial difficulties, he managed to found a stable Christian community, becoming a central figure in French religious history.
Sunrise and sunset times:
In Grosseto, today the sun rises at 7.40am and sets at 4.45pm.
Born today:
- Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737): celebrated Italian luthier, known for creating stringed instruments of the highest quality, including the famous Stradivari violins.
- Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889): Italian composer and double bass player, considered one of the greatest double bass virtuosos of the 19th century.
- Steven Spielberg (1946): American director, screenwriter and film producer, author of iconic films such as “ET the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Schindler’s List”.
- Brad Pitt (1963): American actor and film producer, known for roles in films such as “Fight Club” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”.
- Paola Egonu (1998): Italian volleyball player, considered one of the best players in the world in her position.
It happened today:
- 1890: Opening of the first tube in London, marking the beginning of urban underground transport.
- 1899: Herbert Kilpin founded the Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club in Milan, now known as AC Milan, one of the most successful football teams in the world.
- 1922: The “Turin massacre” takes place in Turin, a series of murders committed by fascists between 18 and 20 December, which caused the death of 11 anti-fascists and dozens of injuries.
Curiosities about the Maremma:
Maremma is a historic region that extends between Tuscany and Lazio, characterized by uncontaminated natural landscapes, medieval villages and a rich food and wine tradition. Among its peculiarities, the “butteri” stand out, the traditional herdsmen on horseback, custodians of ancient livestock breeding techniques. Maremma cuisine offers typical dishes such as acquacotta, a simple vegetable-based soup, and Maremma tortelli, pasta filled with ricotta and spinach. The region is also famous for its wines, including Morellino di Scansano and Bianco di Pitigliano.
Have a good day, the Almanac della Maremma returns tomorrow.
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