Government
Heads a new coalition of Christian Democrats, Democratic Socialists & Republicans
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1945 in Italy
Explore 13 historical events and records for Italy in 1945.
Historical records for Italy in 1945
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January
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 2nd term
April
Arrest of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Captured by Italian partisans
Arrest of Clara Petacci
Captured by Italian partisans, Mussolinis mistress
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Mussolini, his mistress & members of his entourage are shot by Italian partisans
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini, shot by Italian partisans
Death of Clara Petacci
Executed by Italian partisans, Mussolinis mistress
Execution
Mussolini, his mistress & members of his entourage are shot by Italian partisans. Captured & shot by Italian partisans while attempting to escape to Switzerland
Execution
Executed by Italian partisans, Mussolinis mistress
Death of Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini
Mussolinis body is displayed in Milan
Execution
Mussolinis body is displayed in Milan
September
Treaty of Surrender
Signs the Italian Treaty of unconditional surrender to the Allies
Other events (month unknown)
Christian Democratic Party
Takes the lead in forming the Italian CDP
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