Invasion of Corsica (1553) Invasion of Corsica (1553) The Invasion of Corsica of 1553 occurred when French, Ottoman and Corsican exile forces combined to capture the island of Corsica from the Genoese. The island had considerable strategic importance in the western Mediterranean, being at the heart of the Habsburg communication network and serving as a forced stopover for small boats sailing between Spain and Italy. The island had been administered since 1453 by the Genoese Bank of Saint George. The invasion of Corsica was accomplished for the benefit of France. The island had major strategic importance, as it was located on the sea route
Art belongs to the people Art belongs to the people Art belongs to the people. Anniversary Exhibition of Leningrad artists (Leningrad, 1977) (), dedicated to 60th Anniversary of Great October Revolution of 1917, became one of the most significant art event of 1977 in the USSR. The Exhibition took place in the new exhibition space - "The Central Exhibition Hall Maneze", which has become the largest exhibition area of the city. The Anniversary Exhibition was opened at November 5, 1977 under the motto ""Art belongs to the people"". Organization and preparation of Exhibition engaged specially formed Exhibition Committee under the chairmanship of Boris Ugarov, which