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March on Rome; Anthem Debut; Greek Invasion; Budapest Ceasefire; Hate Crimes Act; Tiananmen Crash
A Daily Dose of History (29 Oct 2026)
Today's historical events:
Italian fascists led by Benito Mussolini march on Rome and take over the Italian government.
Indonesia Raya, now the national anthem of Indonesia, is first played during the Second Indonesian Youth Congress.
World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later.
Hungarian Revolution: A de facto ceasefire comes into effect between armed revolutionaries and Soviet troops, who begin to withdraw from Budapest. Communist officials and facilities come under attack by revolutionaries.
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