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1999 in Italy
Explore 9 historical events and records for Italy in 1999.
Historical records for Italy in 1999
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May
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
September
BepiColombo Mission Naming
ESA names its planned Mercury mission BepiColombo in honour of Giuseppe Colombo's pioneering work on Mercury and planetary flyby trajectories.
Other events (month unknown)
Baronio Returns to Lazio Midfield Picture
Roberto Baronio works to establish a senior midfield role with Lazio after developing through Italian youth football and earlier first-team opportunities.
European Super Cup Defensive Leadership
Alessandro Nesta captains Lazio's defence as the Italian side defeats Champions League holders Manchester United 1–0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.
Marchegiani Protects Lazio's European Final Lead
Luca Marchegiani guards the Lazio goal against Mallorca as the Italian side wins the final UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.
Paolo Di Canio Signs from Sheffield Wednesday
Paolo Di Canio joins West Ham United from Sheffield Wednesday and develops into one of the club’s most admired technical attackers.
Transfer to Inter Milan
After a spell with Lazio, Christian Vieri signs for Inter Milan. Inter paid a then-record fee for the powerful striker who had excelled for Lazio.
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