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1887 in Italy

Explore 5 historical events and records for Italy in 1887.

Historical records for Italy in 1887

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Gold Redemption Restricted

Magliani, Agostino · Rome · Minister of the Treasury · Economy / Gold Standard

Italian issuing banks increasingly restrict practical redemption of notes in gold as foreign capital retreats and financial pressure builds.

Otello Milan Premiere

Verdi, Giuseppe · Arts / Opera

Giuseppe Verdi's Otello premiered at La Scala, reshaping Shakespeare's tragedy into an intensely dramatic opera.

Otello Premieres At La Scala

Verdi, Giuseppe · Milan · Arts / Classical Music

Verdi's Otello with a libretto by Arrigo Boito premiered at La Scala in February 1887.

Othello

Verdi, Giuseppe · Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "Othello"

Prime Minister of Italy

Crispi, Francesco · Prime Minister of Italy · Government / Government of Italy

Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, first term, pursues expansionist Colonial policy

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