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In the news1978
National Health Service created
In 1978, the government established a universal National Health Service, providing free medical care to all citizens.
Vittoria Eugenia Torlonia
Born 8 May 1971
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A life in time
8 May 1971
Born
Family
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The 1970s · Vittoria is born
Who governed
- Giovanni Leone(opens in a new tab)
President of Italy, 1971–1978 · Italian Republic
- Aldo Moro(opens in a new tab)
Prime Minister of Italy, 1974–1976 · Italian Republic
- Giulio Andreotti(opens in a new tab)
Prime Minister of Italy, 1976–1978 · Italian Republic
Music
Concertina players for local music
If a band could not be hired for celebrations, a local concertina player was a common and sufficient musical alternative.
What it cost
Monthly worker wages 1950-1970
In 1950, an average worker earned about 25,000 to 30,000 lire per month, while by 1970 the average wage had risen to approximately 120,000 lire.
Getting around
Travel on the Settebello Train
The Settebello train cost 14,000 lire for a one-way ticket between Rome and Milan, covering the distance in slightly more than six hours.
News and letters
Standard Postal Rates in Italy
Between 1951 and 1957, the cost of a domestic letter was 25 lire, which increased to 50 lire for a standard letter between 1967 and 1974. Express delivery service cost an additional 50 lire in the 1950s and 150 lire from 1967.
In the news1973
1973 Oil Crisis impact
The 1973 oil crisis caused a major economic shock, with crude oil prices quadrupling and ending the long period of rapid growth.
Daily life
Few homes had basic modern utilities
In 1951, only 7.4% of Italian homes had electricity, running water, and indoor sanitation.