October 1922

Friday 06:

The great powers of the first world war withdraw from Istanbul

Saturday 07:

First radio link, WNJ (Newark) and WGY (Schenectady) link for World Series.

Wednesday 18:

The British Broadcasting Company (later Corporation) <!-- Not 'Corporation' yet ! --> is founded by a consortium, to establish a nationwide network of radio transmitters to provide a national broadcasting service.

Wednesday 25:

The Dail of the Irish Free State approves the constitution of the new state, formally bringing it into being.

Saturday 28:

March on Rome: Italian fascists led by Benito Mussolini march on Rome and take over the Italian government with the assistance of the Catholic Church; pope Pius XI declares that "Mussolini is a man sent by divine providence."

Tuesday 31:

Benito Mussolini becomes the youngest Premier in the history of Italy.