Italy

Some of the key events about Italy

• 27 BCE

  The establishment of the Roman Empire, ushering in a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity known as Pax Romana
• 79 AD

  The eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• 313 CE

  The Edict of Milan was issued, granting religious tolerance to Christians in the Roman Empire
• 410

  Rome was sacked by the Visigoths, marking a significant point in the fall of the Western Roman Empire
• 753 BCE

  The legendary founding of Rome, marking the beginning of one of the world's greatest civilizations
• 1348

  The Black Death pandemic reached Italy, decimating its population
• 1454

  The first book printed in Italy was produced in Subiaco, helping to spread knowledge and literacy
• 1506

  Construction began on St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, which would become one of the world's most famous religious buildings
• 1527

  Rome was sacked again, this time by mutinous troops of the Holy Roman Emperor
• 1693

  A devastating earthquake struck Sicily, killing approximately 60,000 people
• 1861

  The Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed, unifying the country after centuries of division
• 1861-1865

  The "brigandage" in Southern Italy led to widespread violence and instability following unification
• 1908

  A catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck Messina and Reggio Calabria, killing over 100,000 people
• 1922

  The March on Rome led to the establishment of a Fascist dictatorship
• 1943-1945

  Italy became a battleground during World War II, suffering significant destruction and loss of life
• 1946

  Italy became a republic following a referendum, marking a new era in its political history
• 1957

  Italy became a founding member of the European Economic Community, predecessor to the European Union
• 1960

  Rome hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing Italy's post-war recovery and modernization
• 1980

  The Irpinia earthquake in Southern Italy killed nearly 3,000 people and left 300,000 homeless
• 2006

  Italy's national football team won the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time, bringing joy and pride to the nation

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