On Jul 23, 1599, Italian Artist Caravaggio signed his first commission contract to paint the Contarelli Chapel in the French church in Rome.

On Jul 23, 1599

Italian Artist Caravaggio signed his first commission contract to paint the Contarelli Chapel in the French church in Rome.

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The festival of Saturnalia was first celebrated after a temple to the Roman god Saturn was built in Rome.

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Dec 17, 1973

Terrorists attacked Rome's Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport, leaving thirty dead.

Dec 25, 336 AD

Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.

May 22, 1762

The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most famous landmarks, was opened to the public by Pope Clement XIII.

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