1981 in Italy

Incumbents

• President – Sandro Pertini
• Prime Minister – Arnaldo Forlani ; Giovanni Spadolini

  Events

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

  Births

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