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1970 in Italy

Explore 10 historical events and records for Italy in 1970.

Historical records for Italy in 1970

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April

Luxembourg Budget Treaty

Rumor, Mariano ยท Luxembourg ยท Prime Minister of Italy ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the Italian government when the Luxembourg Treaty expands the European Parliament's budgetary powers.

June

Game of the Century Winner

Rivera, Gianni ยท Mexico City ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores Italy's decisive extra-time goal in the 4-3 semi-final victory over West Germany.

1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Giacinto Facchetti

Facchetti, Giacinto ยท Mexico City ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Giacinto Facchetti captained Italy at left-back but faced sustained Brazilian attacking pressure as the match moved beyond the Italians.

1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Sandro Mazzola

Mazzola, Sandro ยท Mexico City ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Sandro Mazzola started for Italy in the World Cup final, seeking to connect the midfield to the forwards before Brazil pulled away in the second half.

Boninsegna Equalises Against Pelรฉ Brazil

Boninsegna, Roberto ยท Mexico City ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Boninsegna equalised for Italy in the World Cup final before Pelรฉ and his teammates produced three further goals.

July

European Commission Presidency

Malfatti, Franco Maria ยท Brussels ยท President of European Commission ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Begins his term as President of the European Commission, giving Italy a leading role in Community administration.

November

Plot

Paul VI ยท Manila ยท Pope ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

A man with a knife attempts to injure Pope Paul VI at Manila Airport

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Drama

Fo, Dario ยท Arts / Drama

1st performance of, "Accidental Death of an Anarchist"

International Caps

Boninsegna, Roberto ยท Mexico City ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores Italy's equalizer against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup final, earning another cap on football's biggest stage.

Zoff's Final Napoli Seasons

Zoff, Dino ยท Naples ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Dino Zoff maintained his reputation for sound positioning and consistency in Napoli's goal before his eventual departure for Juventus in 1972.

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