Resignation of Bettino Craxi
Resigns after 3 1/2 yrs in office, the longest Government in Italy since World War II
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1987 in Italy
Explore 11 historical events and records for Italy in 1987.
Historical records for Italy in 1987
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Single Market Programme
Serves as foreign minister as the Single European Act strengthens the programme for completing the internal market.
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Academy Award
Winner of the Acadremy Award for Best Director, "The Last Emperor"
Baggio Recovers to Resume Fiorentina Career
Roberto Baggio returns from serious knee difficulties and begins demonstrating the dribbling and finishing that make him an emerging Serie A star.
Carnevale Celebrates Domestic Double
Andrea Carnevale featured in Napoli's attack as the club completed its 1986–87 Serie A and Coppa Italia double.
De Napoli's Championship Midfield Work
Fernando De Napoli supplied energy and ball recovery in the midfield of the team that completed Napoli's historic 1987 domestic double.
Ferrara Wins First Scudetto
Ciro Ferrara was an important young defender in Napoli's first championship-winning season, marking the beginning of an outstanding top-flight career.
Fiorini Scores Goal That Saves Lazio
Giuliano Fiorini scored a crucial late goal against Vicenza as Lazio battled to avoid relegation from Serie B after a nine point deduction.
Goal Helping Lazio Avoid Relegation
Giuliano Fiorini scores against Vicenza in the closing stages of the Serie B season, a crucial result as Lazio battle to escape relegation following a nine-point deduction.
Virgo Detector Proposal
Giazotto and Alain Brillet propose the Virgo gravitational-wave detector, combining long interferometer arms with advanced seismic isolation to extend sensitivity toward lower frequencies.
Young Forward Emerges in Serie B
Paolo Di Canio develops with Lazio's first team during the turbulent late-1980s period, gaining senior experience before becoming a prominent Italian forward.
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