1978 mental health law promulgated in Italy, leading to a large reform of the psychiatric system in Italy, containing directives for the closing down of all psychiatric hospitals, inspired by the work of the psychiatrist Franco Basaglia. It took place on 13 May 1978. Its main subject is psychiatric hospital and involuntary commitment.
Before and after
- 28 January 1978Birth of Gianluigi Buffon
- 11 March 1978Coastal Road massacre
- from 27 April 1978 to 28 April 1978Saur Revolution
- from 30 April 1978 to 1 April 1992Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
- 13 May 1978Basaglia Law
- 20 May 1978Construction of Narita International Airport
- 9 June 1978Birth of Miroslav Klose
- 20 June 1978Birth of Frank Lampard
- 22 June 1978Discovery of Charon
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- from 15 March 2011 to 8 December 2024Syrian Civil War
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