History of the Italian Republic through a referendum. In April 1945, the Allies of World War II advanced in the Po plain supported by the Italian resistance movement, and defeated the fascist Italian Social Republic, a puppet state instituted by Nazi Germany and headed by Benito Mussolini. Mussolini was killed by resistance fighters in April 1945. Victor Emmanuel formally abdicated on 9 May 1946; his son became king as Umberto II of Italy. A Constitutional Referendum was held on 2 June 1946. Republicans won, and the monarchy was abolished. The Kingdom of Italy was no more. The House of Savoy, the Italian royal family, was
King of Gate tournament, took place from May 10 to May 19, covering six shows. The 2013 King of Gate tournament, a sixteen man tournament, took take place from May 10 to May 25, covering seven shows. The 2014 King of Gate tournament, a sixteen man tournament, took take place from May 9 to May 31, covering nine shows. The 2015 King of Gate tournament, a sixteen man tournament, took take place from May 8 to May 30, covering seven shows. The 2016 King of Gate tournament, a round robin tournament, featuring 4 blocks and will take place from May 8 to June