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198 Moments
1994
Silvio Berlusconi creates Forza Italia party; enters politics to transform Italy's political landscape.
1993
Establishment of Mediaset S.p.A.
1992
Maastricht Treaty: Establishment of the European Union through international agreement in 1992.
1982
Italy secures victory at FIFA World Cup in Spain with exceptional performance and teamwork.
1980
Earthquake devastates Southern region, inflicting severe destruction and casualties.
1978
Aldo Moro, ex-PM, abducted by Red Brigades, sparking political turmoil in Italy.
1976
1974
Establishment of Indesit
Divorce legalized in Italy through popular vote.
1969
Deadly Piazza Fontana bombing leaves 17 dead, 88 injured in Italy's history.
1968
Euro Match: Yugoslavia versus UEFA European Football Championship.
1966
Florence flood devastates the city's cultural heritage with significant damage.
1961
Establishment of Parmalat
Establishment of Luxottica Group S.p.A.
1957
1955
Italy officially acknowledges and agrees to abide by the European Convention on Human Rights.
1953
Establishment of Eni S.p.A. (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi)
1949
Italy joins Council of Europe.
1948
Establishment of SMEG
First post-war general election.
The Historical Establishment of Italy's Constitution.
1947
Treaty ends war with Italy, establishing peace.
1946
Formation of the Italian Republic after a constitutional referendum.
Establishment of Ferrero SpA
1945
Establishment of Aprilia
1944
Allied troops free Rome, advancing to hit eastern German targets within weeks of liberation.
1943
Italy changes allegiance during World War II, aligns with Allies against Axis powers.