1958 in Italy

Events from the year 1958 in Italy.

Incumbents

President – Giovanni Gronchi Prime minister – Adone Zoli until july, Amintore Fanfani from july

Events

May 25 – general elections; Christian Democracy wins. July 1 – The Second Fanfani government led by Amintore Fanfani is sworn in. September 20 – The Legge Merlin comes into force.

Births

1 January – Elisabetta Dami, children's books author 3 March – Gianni Alemanno, politician 13 August – Domenico Dolce, fashion designer 22 September – Andrea Bocelli, tenor 19 October – Dario Franceschini, lawyer, writer, and politician

Deaths 1 March – Giacomo Balla, painter (b. 1871) 2 August – Michele Navarra, Italian Sicilian Mafia boss (b. 1905) 19 November – Vittorio Ambrosio, Italian general (b. 1879)

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