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1973 in Italy

Explore 12 historical events and records for Italy in 1973.

Historical records for Italy in 1973

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January

First EEC Enlargement

Andreotti, Giulio ยท Rome ยท Prime Minister of Italy ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the Italian government as Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Communities.

September

Death of Anna Magnani

Magnani, Anna ยท Arts / Cinema

Death of Anna Magnani

November

Mariner 10

Colombo, Giuseppe ยท Cape Canaveral, Florida ยท Science / Astronomy

Mariner 10 launches on a trajectory shaped by gravity-assist and resonance calculations that will allow repeated visits to Mercury.

Roma Senior Debut

Ranieri, Claudio ยท Genoa ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Ranieri makes his Serie A debut for Roma against Genoa before moving on to a longer playing career elsewhere in Italy.

Other events (month unknown)

Ammazza Uccellino Story

Eco, Umberto ยท Arts / Literature

Eco published an illustrated children's tale under the pseudonym Dedalus.

Juventus Captaincy and League Success

Furino, Giuseppe ยท Turin ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Supplies tenacious ball-winning play during Juventus's 1972-73 championship campaign and becomes an enduring figure in the club's midfield.

Lazio Challenges Milan for Scudetto

Chinaglia, Giorgio ยท Rome ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Giorgio Chinaglia leads Lazio's forward line as the newly promoted team fights for the Serie A title, ultimately finishing third in a remarkably competitive campaign.

Newly Promoted Lazio Finish Third

Maestrelli, Tommaso ยท Rome ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Tommaso Maestrelli transforms Lazio into immediate championship contenders after promotion, building a disciplined side that ends the 1972โ€“73 season in third place.

Patriarch

John Paul I ยท Cardinal ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Cardinal

Pulici Anchors Breakthrough Lazio Season

Pulici, Felice ยท Rome ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Felice Pulici's goalkeeping helps newly promoted Lazio finish third in Serie A, a remarkably strong return to the highest division.

The Custom Makes the Man

Eco, Umberto ยท Arts / Literature

Eco published Il costume di casa, collecting essays on culture and communication.

Wilson Marshals Lazio Unexpected Title Challenge

Wilson, Giuseppe ยท Rome ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Giuseppe Wilson anchored Lazio's defence in a season when a recently promoted side finished third in Serie A.

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