Kidnap
Kidnapped in Rome by the Red Brigade
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1978 in Italy
Explore 18 historical events and records for Italy in 1978.
Historical records for Italy in 1978
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March
May
Assassination of Aldo Moro
Moros body is found in a parked car in Rome
Death of Aldo Moro
Death of Aldo Moro
July
Bremen European Council
Represents Italy as leaders develop plans for a European Monetary System.
European Monetary System Initiative
Supports the Bremen initiative for closer coordination of European exchange rates and monetary policy.
Election
Wins the Presidential election
Election
Elected President of Italy
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy
August
Death of Paul VI
Death of Paul VI, age 80
September
Death of John Paul I
Death of John Paul I, after being Pope for 34 days
December
European Monetary System Agreement
Participates as the European Council reaches political agreement on creating the European Monetary System.
Other events (month unknown)
Antognoni Becomes Fiorentina Creative Leader
Giancarlo Antognoni's vision and passing distinguish him as the central creative player in Fiorentina's midfield.
Assassination of Aldo Moro
Assassinated by the Red Brigade after the Government detains 13 of its members
Death of Aldo Moro
Death of Aldo Moro, assassinated
International Caps
Scores for Italy against France, Hungary and Austria at the 1978 World Cup, establishing himself as an international forward.
Pope
Appointed Pope
Second Consecutive Championship
Establishes himself as an attacking left-back while Juventus win the 1977-78 Serie A title, adding width and defensive security to a balanced side.
How these records were prepared
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