1972 in Italy

Events in the year 1972 in Italy.

Incumbents

 * President - Giovanni Leone
 * Prime Minister – Emilio Colombo (until 17 February); Giulio Andreotti (from 17 February)

Events

 * 7 May – In the 1972 Italian general election, the Christian Democracy Party (DC) retains its position with around 38% of the votes
 * 21 August-3 September - 33rd Venice International Film Festival

Basketball

 * 1971–72 Serie A (basketball)
 * 1972–73 Serie A (basketball)

Cycling

 * 1972 Giro d'Italia
 * 1972 UCI Road World Championships

Football

 * 1971–72 Serie A
 * 1972–73 Serie A
 * 1971–72 Serie B
 * 1972–73 Serie B

Motor racing

 * 1972 Italian Grand Prix

Births

 * 29 February
 * Antonio Sabàto, Jr., Italian actor
 * Sylvie Lubamba, Italian showgirl
 * 6 June – Cristina Scabbia, singer
 * 12 July – Gabriel Garko, actor and fashion model
 * 8 September – Giovanni Frezza, actor
 * 21 October – Ilaria Latini, voice actress
 * 21 November – Maria Cristina Correnti, basketball player


 * Date unknown

Deaths

 * 2 January – Mauro Scoccimarro, economist and politician (born 1895)
 * 29 February – Pietro Ubaldi, author, teacher and philosopher (born 1886)
 * 11 August – Teresa Franchini, actress (born 1877)