Silvio Berlusconi
Italian media tycoon and politician
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| July 11 2024 | Milan Malpensa Airport was officially named after Berlusconi |
| 2023 | Italian media estimated Berlusconi's legacy at 4 billion euros, significantly reduced from his previous net worth. |
| 2023 | Warned about the geopolitical threat of China, stating that China is the 'systemic competitor of the West in the 21st century' and a significant danger for the future. |
| June 14 2023 | State funeral was held in the Milan Cathedral, officiated by Archbishop Mario Delpini in the Ambrosian Rite, attended by 2,300 people inside the Cathedral and 15,000 people in the square outside. |
| June 14 2023 | After the funeral, Berlusconi's body was cremated at the Tempio Crematorio Valenziano Panta Rei in Alessandria, and his ashes were buried in the Chapel of Saint Martin in Villa San Martino, next to the tombs of his parents and sister. |
| June 12 2023 | Berlusconi's body was brought to Villa San Martino in Arcore, where he lay in state in the private chapel, with access limited to relatives and close friends. |
| June 12 2023 | Died from complications of chronic leukaemia, receiving a state funeral. |
| June 12 2023 | Silvio Berlusconi passes away, marking the end of his tumultuous political and media career. |
| June 9 2023 | Silvio Berlusconi was hospitalized at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. |
| May 19 2023 | Discharged from the hospital after a month-long stay, proclaiming 'the nightmare' was over. Previously appeared in a video at the Forza Italia party convention, stating he was ready to return to work. |
| April 2023 | Hospitalised at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and treated in intensive care for severe pneumonia caused by a form of leukaemia. Started chemotherapy on 6 April and was transferred to a regular ward on 16 April. |
| March 27 2023 | Admitted to San Raffaele Hospital for three days after experiencing pains. |
| February 12 2023 | During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Berlusconi criticized Zelensky, suggesting he could have prevented the conflict by stopping attacks in Donbas, contradicting Italy's official support for Ukraine. |
| 2022 | Elected to the Senate in the Italian general election. |
| October 2022 | Leaked audio recordings revealed Berlusconi expressing dismay at Italy's military support for Ukraine and blaming Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the Russian invasion. |
| September 2022 | At a Forza Italia convention in Venetia, Berlusconi made a controversial statement defending Putin, incorrectly claiming Putin was pressured to invade Ukraine by his 'Communist Party colleagues'. |
| January 2022 | Hospitalised for eight days to treat a severe urinary infection with strong antibiotic therapy, which prevented him from participating in the presidential elections. |
| 2020 | Wondery released a podcast about Berlusconi's rise and fall called 'Bunga Bunga', hosted by Whitney Cummings. |
| September 2 2020 | Berlusconi tested positive for COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic, after contact with businessman Flavio Briatore and his own children who had also contracted the virus. He was admitted to San Raffaele Hospital on 3 September with bilateral pneumonia. |
| 2019 | In the European Parliament election, Forza Italia received its worst-ever result of 8.8% of votes, but Berlusconi was still elected, becoming the oldest member of the assembly. |
| 2019 | Returned as a Member of the European Parliament after his public office ban ended. |
| March 1 2019 | Imane Fadil, a key witness in the Ruby trial, died under mysterious circumstances with abnormally high levels of heavy metals in her body. |
| January 2019 | Berlusconi announced his intention to run for the 2019 European Parliament election in Italy. |
| 2018 | Biographical film 'Loro' directed by Paolo Sorrentino was released, portraying Berlusconi's life and political career. |
| 2018 | Berlusconi began ownership of AC Monza football club. |
| 2018 | Berlusconi participated in his seventh general election as the centre-right frontrunner, with his party Forza Italia losing seats to Lega per Salvini Premier. |
| March 2017 | Berlusconi expressed his intention to run as centre-right candidate for the premiership, despite being banned from public office until 2019. |
| June 7 2016 | Berlusconi was hospitalised at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan due to heart problems after the 2016 Italian local elections campaign. His personal doctor Alberto Zangrillo announced that he had been at risk of a potentially fatal stroke and required heart surgery to replace a defective aortic valve. |
| 2015 | Berlusconi visited Crimea after its illegal annexation by Russia, meeting with Putin in Sevastopol, which led to him being declared persona non grata by the Ukrainian government for three years. |
| July 18 2014 | Berlusconi's conviction was quashed on appeal. |
| March 18 2014 | Voluntarily resigned from the Order of Merit for Labour |
| 2013 | Elected to the Senate of the Republic for Molise constituency as part of the PdL. |
| November 16 2013 | Forza Italia was officially founded, with Berlusconi positioning the party in opposition to the grand coalition government of Enrico Letta. |
| September 18 2013 | The new Forza Italia party was officially launched. |
| August 1 2013 | Convicted of tax fraud by the Supreme Court of Cassation, receiving a four-year prison sentence and a ban from holding public office. |
| June 2013 | Berlusconi announced the refoundation of his first party Forza Italia (FI). |
| June 24 2013 | Berlusconi was convicted of paying for sex with Karima El Mahroug and sentenced to seven years in prison, with the sentence to be delayed pending appeal. |
| January 2013 | Judges rejected Berlusconi's lawyers' application to adjourn the trial to avoid interference with the general election. |
| 2012 | Forbes magazine reported Berlusconi as Italy's sixth-richest man, with a net worth of $5.9 billion, highlighting his extensive business interests across multiple sectors including television, newspapers, publishing, cinema, finance, banking, insurance, and sports. |
| July 13 2011 | In a leaked telephone transcript, Berlusconi expressed frustration with Italy, stating he would leave the 'shit country that makes me sick'. |
| April 6 2011 | The fast-track trial against Berlusconi opened and was initially adjourned. |
| February 15 2011 | A judge indicted Berlusconi to stand trial on charges that could carry up to 15 years in prison. |
| January 2011 | Berlusconi was placed under criminal investigation for allegedly having sex with an underage prostitute and abuse of office. |
| 2010 | Documentary 'Draquila – L'Italia che trema' directed by Sabina Guzzanti was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, potentially critiquing Berlusconi's governance. |
| 2010 | His former wife Veronica Lario sold some of her ownership in il Foglio newspaper, after which his brother Paolo Berlusconi acquired a majority interest. |
| November 2010 | El Mahroug claimed she was given $10,000 by Berlusconi at parties and described 'bunga bunga' parties involving Berlusconi and 20 young women. |
| November 2010 | Ruby Rubacuori claimed Berlusconi gave her $10,000 at parties and described 'bunga bunga' nude parties with Berlusconi and 20 young women. |
| October 2010 | Berlusconi was chastised by the Vatican newspaper for telling offensive and potentially blasphemous jokes. |
| May 27 2010 | Karima El Mahroug (Ruby Rubacuori) was arrested for theft by Milan police and initially directed to a shelter for juvenile offenders, but was later released after Berlusconi's intervention. |
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