One hundred years ago Gianni Agnelli was born, the great Italian entrepreneur, witness par excellence of Made in Italy, an important figure in Italian political life and reconstruction. And who knows how he would have lived through this terrible pandemic period. Certainly, as an absolute protagonist man entrepreneurship Italian, would have made a great contribution to the restart. For Agnelli, known to all as the lawyer, and for this important date, there will be many moments to remember it. No celebration due to the pandemic, but various television moments. Insights to introduce a successful man above all to the new generations.
Gianni Agnelli, the portrait of an icon
When we talk about Gianni Agnelli one cannot help but remember what he launched throughout his life. It was an icon of style and elegance, how can we forget the classic watch on the cuff of the shirt or the many dresses that were made to measure by the best tailors. Born on March 12, 1921 to a high-bourgeois family from Turin, son of Edoardo and Virginia Bourbon del Monte, nephew of Senator Giovanni Agnelli, founder of Fiat. And it was from the 1966s that he inherited the leadership of the large company. In fact, he was president of Fiat from XNUMX until the mid-nineties. He was at the helm of Boniperti, Trapattoni and Platini's Juventus. A man of great charisma, symbol of "Made in Italy", and above all of reconstruction after the Second World War. He died on January 24, 2003.
For the centenary of his birth a commemorative stamp
On this special day there will be many moments to remember Gianni Agnelli. Especially on TV. Meanwhile, today the Ministry of Economic Development will issue a commemorative stamp of Agnelli. In Rai, however, there will be some insights. On Raiuno, the program “Uno Mattina” will dedicate a space to the memory of Agnelli. And again on Raitre ad Agorà an in-depth analysis. At 8,30 on Rai Storia (channel 54) “The day and the story” will retrace the life of Agnelli. The program will be repeated at 11,30, 14 and 20.
In the afternoon from 16,05 appointment on Raitre with "The Great History - Anniversaries: Gianni Agnelli and pleasure": an in-depth study dedicated to the entrepreneur and above all to the great seducer, among the experiences on the Cote d'Azur and New York. At 17 pm on Rai Storia “Italiani - Gianni Agnelli”, a documentary by Alessandro Chiappetta. With the memories of the former CEO of Fiat, Cesare Romiti, Aldo Cazzullo, journalist of Corriere della Sera, Dino Zoff, Juventus goalkeeper for years. On the radio appointment at 17,05 on Radio1 with Giovanni Minoli in “Il Mix delle 5”.
The regional newspaper of Tgr Piemonte will tell the story of Gianni Agnelli engaged in politics: in Villar Perosa, in fact, the lawyer grew up and was mayor for several years. And there will also be testimony of those who knew him. Insights also on digital and social networks. Many services and special issues are also scheduled in some newspapers on newsstands today.
Unmissable appointments, therefore, to celebrate this special birthday in the best possible way.
