Vittoria Eugenia Torlonia

Born 8 May 1971

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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

Around the world1973–1974

Arab oil producers cut supplies and the price of oil quadrupled; petrol queues and inflation followed around the world.

Daily life

Few homes had basic modern utilities

In 1951, only 7.4% of Italian homes had electricity, running water, and indoor sanitation.

In the news1978

In 1978, the government established a universal National Health Service, providing free medical care to all citizens.

Music

Traditional Tarantella dancing at weddings

At wedding receptions, guests often danced the tarantella, a dynamic and symmetric dance that remains a memorable cultural tradition.

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.

In the news1970

Italy legalized divorce in 1970, a significant change in social rights and family law.

Getting around

Long Journeys in Basilicata

In parts of Basilicata, residents sometimes spent over 12 to 14 hours traveling to Naples, a journey that could take 5 hours elsewhere.