1494: The French king Charles 8 opened the first of a series of invasions, lasting up to 16th century, and a competition between France and Spain for the possession of the country.
1870: Italy rushed to fill the power gap by taking over the Papal State from French sovereignty. Italian unification finally was achieved, and shortly afterwards
Italy's capital was moved to Rome.
1913: male universal suffrage was allowed.
1939: On April 7, Italy occupied Albania, a de facto protectorate for decades
1940: Entered World War II in taking part in the late stages of the Battle of France.
1946: A day celebrated since as the Independance day June, 2
1998: A new government was formed by Massimo D´Alema.
2000: Massimo D´Alema resigned.
2006: The elections in 2006 won by centre-left.
2007: Italy began a two year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
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