1981 in Italy

Events during the year 1981 in Italy

Incumbents

 * President – Sandro Pertini
 * Prime Minister – Arnaldo Forlani (until 27 June); Giovanni Spadolini (after 28 June)

Events

 * 13-20 September – EuroBasket Women 1981 takes place in Senigallia.

Births

 * 28 June – Mara Santangelo, tennis player
 * 20 July – Chiara Brancati, water polo player
 * 23 July – Irene Franchini, archer
 * 24 July – Elisa Cusma, runner
 * 11 September – Andrea Dossena, footballer and coach