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Birth date
Benito Mussolini was born July 29th, 1883, to Alessandro Mussolini and Rosa Maltoni. Alessandro Mussolini was a Socialist Activist. His Mother, Rosa Maltoni, was a Catholic schoolteacher. Benito Mussolini helped his father at the forge where his father worked as a blacksmith. Mussolini was very attached to his mother throughout his childhood. (History.com) -
Theory of Relativity
The Theory of Relativity is a combination of two theories, the special theory of relativity, and the general theory of relativity, both created by Albert Einstein. The Theory of Relativity explains what happens if Newton's Laws might fail. There are two main points. One of them is that the speed of light is constant for all viewers. The second is that viewers moving at a constant speeds follow the same laws. This event is important because it is an important law of physics. (Thoughtco.com) -
Turn to Fascism
In 1914, Benito Mussolini left socialism for fascism. Fascism reflected many of Mussolini's beliefs. Fascism rejected democracy and strips some people of their rights. Fascism is all about building the strongest nation possible. Mussolini felt that those values would better represent him and Italy than Socialism. This event is important because Fascism would grow to be the ruling government in years to come. (Gale Biography in Context) -
Fascist March on Rome
In 1922, Mussolini's fascists were gaining power, but still did not have total control. The march on Rome was a fascist movement where many people marched to Rome, destroying things and stealing along the way. It was meant to establish Fascism in the government of Italy. This movement sparked the end of parliament and any form of democracy in Italy. This even is important because it showed that Mussolini and his Fascists were not going to go away. (Mulvihill) -
Controls Parliament
In 1924 Benito Mussolini and his Fascist Party controlled the Italian Parliament, meaning they could control what laws passed and what didn't. For a decent amount of time, he cooperated with the parliament, but after a Socialist uprising was stopped, he essentially ruled as a dictator with the help of his brutal police force. This event is important because it was Mussolini taking the next step towards dictatorship. (Gale Biography in Context) -
Nellie Tayloe Ross Becomes First Female Governor
In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first female governor. She was elected governor of Wyoming. She was nominated after her husband died in 1924. She did not campaign, but easily won, making her the first woman governor to serve the United States. Later in her career, she was appointed director of the U.S Mint, which she was also the first woman to hold the position. This event is important because this was a step towards women's equality in the United Sates. (Britannica.com) -
Seized Dictatorial Powers
In 1925, Benito Mussolini already controlled parliament, and was essentially ruling as a dictator. However, later that year, he dissolved the parliament, seized dictatorial powers, and named himself the Duce, or leader. He named Italy a fascist state, with Mussolini at the helm. He held his country together using strong military force. This event is important because Mussolini now had nothing to stop him on his quest for world glory. (Mulvihill) -
Italian Invasion of Ethiopia
In 1935, Mussolini decided to invade Ethiopia. He did this because he had great ambitions and ideas to build the next great Roman Empire. He also wanted to be the next Julius Caeser. However, this was not the only reason that he invaded Ethiopia. There were Italian colonies nearby that were under constant raids from Ethiopian Pirates. the Ethiopians were poorly armed, and the Italians easily won. They annexed Ethiopia, and Mussolini was at the height of his power. (Britannica.com) -
Amelia Earhart declared missing
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She was a pioneer for women aviators. She encouraged many women to join the field of science. She disappeared while attempting to navigate the world with her navigator, Fred Noonan. Her remains have never been confirmed to be found, but was pronounced dead January 5th, 1939. This event is important because it was the loss of a pioneer in women's aviation and the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo. (History.com) -
Wall Street Crash of 1929
The Wall Street Crash on 1929 began on Tuesday, October 24th. Many investors were ruined. The crash was one of the most devastating economic events in United States history. The Wall Street crash was the start of the Great Depression, the worst economic depression in U.S History. Many people blamed President Herbert Hoover for the people's struggles. This event is important because it was the beginning of the worst economic struggle in U.S history. (History.com) -
Joins Hitler
In 1936, the Nazis in Germany were the strongest party. They were ruled by ruthless dictator Adolf Hitler. Mussolini saw this a chance to boost his people's confidence by allying with a powerful leader. Mussolini expected he and Hitler to coordinate attacks and assist each other. However, Hitler had no interest in helping, he just wanted an ally in the south. This event is important because it directly led to the downfall of Italy. (Adams) -
Italy Joins World War II
On June 10th, 1940, Mussolini officially decided to enter World War II. He decided to do so when the French army fled from Paris. Mussolini thought that the war would be over soon, and he wanted to boost Italy's status. He was convinced that when the war ended, he and Italy would be one of the most powerful countries in the world. This event is important because it is Italy joining one of the biggest conflicts in the world. (Gale Biography in Context) -
Minimum Wage Set
In 1941, The U.S Supreme Court ruled that there shall be a minimum wage of 0.25$ per hour for all working laborers. The minimum wage in 1941 was about 4.78$ today in 2017 dollars. The Fair Labor Standards Act, the legislature that introduced this wage, also prohibited teens from working extensive hours. The Fair Labor Standards Act also allowed Congress to change labor conditions and the minimum wage. This event is important because it made sure everyone got a fair amount of money while working. -
Enrico Fermi Splits the Atom
On November 29, 1942, Italian Scientist Enrico Fermi split the atom. His discoveries eventually would lead to the creation of atomic weapons, which were so powerful because when atoms split, they make an explosive reaction. Fermi's discoveries led to him winning the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1938. eventually, his discoveries were used in bad ways, as it was used to make the first atomic bomb. This event is important because his discovery is still used today in modern weaponry. (Thoughtco.com) -
Invasion of Sicily
On July 9th, 1943, the Invasion of Sicily, an Italian city, began. The Allies needed to capture Sicily to start the invasion of mainland Italy. The Italians, even with the help of the Germans, were not ready for the attack by the Allies. The Allies eventually took control of Sicily and continued the march to the mainland. This event is important because it was the beginning of the end for Fascist Italy. (History.com) -
Death by Execution
Benito Mussolini was executed on April 28th, 1945. The Fascist State was collapsing, and the Allies were getting through the last of the Italian defenses. Mussolini tried to flee Milan. He was captured with his mistress two days after he fled Milan. He was shot with his mistress on the 28th of April, which was two days before Adolf Hitler shot himself. This event is important because it was the death of one of the most prominent fascist states and leaders in the world. (History.com)
