Capture of Addis Ababa
Italian forces enter the Abyssinian capital
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1936 in Italy
Explore 22 historical events and records for Italy in 1936.
Historical records for Italy in 1936
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May
Capture of Italy
Proclaims Italy's annexation of Abyssinia
July
Sanctions Lifted
League sanctions fail to reverse Italy's conquest of Ethiopia.
Sanctions
The League of Nations capitulates and calls off the sanctions against Italy
August
Civil War
Mussolini sends airplanes in support of the rebels
Civil War
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
September
Civil War
A Non-intervention committee is held in London, Italy & Germany ignore it
October
Lira Devaluation
Italy devalues the lira after the collapse of the Gold Bloc, formally ending the parity created by the 1927 return to gold.
November
Alliance Axis
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Alliance Axis
During a speech Mussolini publicly refers to an "Axis" without divulging its details
Allliance
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Axis Agreement
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Civil War
Italy recognizes Francos Nationalist regime
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Italy
Occupies Ethiopia after the end of the war
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Italian Forces
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Italian Forces
Foreign Secretary of Italy
Appointed Foreign Minister
International Neutron Research Recognition
Becomes internationally recognized as a leading authority on neutron physics through continued publications, lectures and experimental results.
Peerage
Created Duke of Addis Ababa
Succession
Succeeds as King of Italy. Assumes the title, "Emperor of Ethiopia"
Viceroy
Appointed Viceroy of Ethiopia
Viceroy
Appointed Viceroy of Ethiopia
How these records were prepared
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