28 April 2017

History for the day: 1945: Benito Mussolini executed

Benito Mussolini executed

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28
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1945
Benito Mussolini executed
On this day in 1945, "Il Duce," Benito Mussolini, and his mistress, Clara Petacci, are shot by Italian partisans who had captured the couple as they attempted to flee to Switzerland. The 61-year-old deposed former dictator of Italy was established by his German allies as the figurehead of a puppet... read more »
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