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Thirty-One Days of Italians has released its 2023 List, honoring extraordinary people of Italian heritage who significantly influenced the history and development of America. The project was launched in 2006, with a list being provided annually for the month of October. The first day in October honors the Italian immigrant and the last day is set aside to honor someone not on the list. Honorary members are on the List every year and include Fr. Pietro Bandini, Constantino Brumidi, Mother Francis Cabrini, Enrico Caruso, Christopher Columbus, Enrico Fermi, Amadeo Pietro Giannini, Guglielmo Marconi, Filippo Mazzei, Antonio Meucci, Maria Montessori, Andrea …

Thirty-One Days of Italians has released its 2021 listing. The list provides a person of Italian heritage to learn about and celebrate for each day in October, Italian American Heritage Month. Thirty-One Days of Italians was established in 2006 by educator and researcher Janice Mancuso to promote the significant contributions that those of Italian heritage have made to America. The website features 74 names in total, with some appearing on the annual list each year and others rotating in and out. The first day in October honors the Italian immigrant and the last day is set aside to honor someone …