Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Berlusconi's government, completing institutional reforms designed for enlargement.
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2003 in Italy
Explore 18 historical events and records for Italy in 2003.
Historical records for Italy in 2003
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February
April
Treaty of Accession
Berlusconi represents Italy when the accession treaty for the ten-state enlargement is concluded.
May
Champions League Winner
Alessandro Costacurta provided an experienced defensive presence in Milan's all-Italian final in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Gennaro Gattuso battled for possession in the centre of the pitch and limited Juventus's rhythm in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Filippo Inzaghi led the attack through a scoreless final before Milan prevailed in the shootout in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Paolo Maldini captained Milan to European glory at Old Trafford after a stalemate with Juventus in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Alessandro Nesta helped neutralise Juventus's forwards over 120 scoreless minutes in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Andrea Pirlo distributed the ball from deep as Milan sought openings against Juventus in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
First Champions League Coaching Title
Guides Milan to victory over Juventus in the competition's first all-Italian final.
Maldini Champions League Winning Captain
Captains Milan to European victory seventeen years after his father had lifted the trophy.
July
Italian EU Council Presidency
Begins Italy's rotating Council Presidency with treaty reform and enlargement among its priorities.
October
European Constitution Intergovernmental Conference
Hosts the opening of the intergovernmental conference negotiating a constitutional treaty for Europe.
Other events (month unknown)
2003 Serie A Title
Contributes on the right side of midfield as Juventus win the 2002-03 Italian championship, supplying width and support for the forward line.
Arrival from Chievo
Moves to Juventus from Chievo and enters a new phase of his career competing for a place in the club's central defence.
Double Pulsar Discovery
Leads discovery of PSR J0737-3039, the first known double-pulsar system.
Mouse or Rat Translation Essays
Eco published Mouse or Rat, a collection of reflections on translation and negotiation between languages.
Oddo Arrives to Strengthen Lazio Flanks
Massimo Oddo joins Lazio from Verona and supplies energetic right-sided defending together with dangerous deliveries from set pieces.
Virgo Inauguration
Virgo is inaugurated near Pisa, completing a major European interferometer designed to complement LIGO and improve the global search for gravitational waves.
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