Italy appeals for help with the Leaning Tower of Pisa - February 27th, 1964

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Italy appeals for help with the Leaning Tower of Pisa - February 27th, 1964

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On this day in 1964, the Italian government began accepting proposals for how to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 27, 2024

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Italy appeals for help with the Leaning Tower of Pisa - February 27th, 1964

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