VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > f. The Italian Region > 1. Italy > 1958
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1958
 
Giuseppe Di Lampedusa's novel The Leopard became the most popular novel in Italian history.  1
 
May 25–26
 
The center parties, led by the Christian Democrats, were victorious in the national elections.  2
 
June 25
 
Amintore Fanfani, secretary of the Christian Democratic Party, became premier.  3
 
 
 
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