Timeline November 1866

Events in November 1866 2

• 1866 Venetia annexed to the Kingdom of Italy Austria cedes Venetia after the Third Italian War of Independence Under the Treaty of Vienna, Austria transferred Venetia to France, which passed it to Italy; a plebiscite confirmed the region's union with the Italian kingdom. The annexation was a major step in the unification of Italy, though Rome remained outside its borders.
• 1866 Arkadi holocaust Mass self-immolation during the Cretan Revolt Besieged by Ottoman forces at Arkadi Monastery, Cretan rebels and civilians chose to blow up their gunpowder stores rather than surrender, killing most of those inside along with attacking soldiers. The event became a powerful symbol of resistance in Greek national memory.