Some believe Pius XI was murdered based on the fact that his primary physician was Dr. Francesco Petacci, father of Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's mistress. (10 February 1939)
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Thursday 12th of March 1863 (+) — Writer, poet, journalist and soldier Gabriele D'Annunzio is born. Legend has it that he was initially baptized Gaetano and given the name of Gabriele later in childhood, because of his angelic looks.