13 March 1978KidnapAldo Moro
Kidnapped in Rome by the Red Brigade
Historical records for Italy in 1978, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Kidnapped in Rome by the Red Brigade
Moros body is found in a parked car in Rome
Death of Aldo Moro
Represents Italy as leaders develop plans for a European Monetary System.
Supports the Bremen initiative for closer coordination of European exchange rates and monetary policy.
Wins the Presidential election
Elected President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
Appointed President of Italy
Death of Paul VI, age 80
Death of John Paul I, after being Pope for 34 days
Participates as the European Council reaches political agreement on creating the European Monetary System.
Assassinated by the Red Brigade after the Government detains 13 of its members
Death of Aldo Moro, assassinated
Appointed Pope
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