In 1922, the March on Rome was a significant event that led to Benito Mussolini's rise to power in Italy. This calculated demonstration by the Fascist Party was designed to show Mussolini's strength and to intimidate the government. Thousands of Fascists marched towards the capital, demanding that Mussolini be appointed as Prime Minister. Faced with the threat of violence and political instability, King Victor Emmanuel III ultimately decided not to resist Mussolini's ambitions, resulting in his appointment as Prime Minister on October 29, 1922. This marked the beginning of Fascist rule in Italy and set the stage for authoritarian governance.