2 May 1936Capture of Addis AbabaBenito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Italian forces enter the Abyssinian capital
Historical records for Italy in 1936, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Italian forces enter the Abyssinian capital
Proclaims Italy's annexation of Abyssinia
League sanctions fail to reverse Italy's conquest of Ethiopia.
The League of Nations capitulates and calls off the sanctions against Italy
Mussolini sends airplanes in support of the rebels
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
A Non-intervention committee is held in London, Italy & Germany ignore it
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
During a speech Mussolini publicly refers to an "Axis" without divulging its details
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Italy recognizes Francos Nationalist regime
Occupies Ethiopia after the end of the war
Appointed Commander in Chief, Italian Forces
Appointed Commander in Chief, Italian Forces
Appointed Foreign Minister
Created Duke of Addis Ababa
Succeeds as King of Italy. Assumes the title, "Emperor of Ethiopia"
Appointed Viceroy of Ethiopia
Appointed Viceroy of Ethiopia
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