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October 22, 1866
A plebiscite ratifies the annexation of Veneto and Mantua to Italy, which had occurred three days before on October 19.
Veneto
Veneto, officially the Region of Veneto, is one of the 20 regions of Italy, located in the north-east of the country. It is the fourth most populous region in Italy, with a population of 4,851,851 as of 2025. Venice is the region's capital while Verona is the largest city.
Mantua
Mantua is a comune (municipality) in the Italian region of Lombardy, and capital of the eponymous province.
October 22
October 22 is the 295th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 70 days remain until the end of the year.