1972 in Italy

Incumbents

• President - Giovanni Leone
• Prime Minister – Emilio Colombo ; Giulio Andreotti

Events

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

Sport

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
• 29 February – Pietro Ubaldi, author, teacher and philosopher
• 11 August – Teresa Franchini, actress